mutha No. 1 Serum
mutha MUTHA No. 1 Serum lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Glycerin
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Water
- Propanediol
- Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Niacinamide
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Ferulic Acid
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
- Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
- Kefiran
- Xanthan Gum
- Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Polyglutamic Acid
- Pentylene Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceEthylhexyl Olivate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
Other ingredients
Oryza Sativa Bran OilSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateFerulic AcidGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAmorphophallus Konjac Root ExtractHydrolyzed Rice Bran ExtractKefiranXanthan GumPolyglyceryl-4 OleateSodium Acrylates CopolymerPolyglutamic AcidPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Japonica Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ferulic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Kefiran | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acrylates Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglutamic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Oleate ester emollient; light feel, high comedogenic rating, limit for acne-prone skin.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.
- Ferulic Acid
- Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
- Rich in amino acids/GABA; moisturizes and repairs; extraction affects activity retention
- Kefiran
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier derived from plant oils; gentle, used in O/W or W/O systems, low irritancy.
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.
- Polyglutamic Acid
- Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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