benton Ceramide Cream

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.

1. Aqua
2. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Methylpropanediol
6. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
7. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
8. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
9. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Ceramide NP
12. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Trehalose
15. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
16. Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
17. Carbomer
18. Allantoin
19. Arginine
20. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21. 1,2-Hexanediol
22. Tocopherol
23. Pentylene Glycol
24. Panthenol
25. Squalene
26. Hydrogenated Lecithin
27. Caprylyl Glycol
28. Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
29. Cetearyl Alcohol
30. Stearic Acid
31. Sorbitan Isostearate
32. Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
33. Sodium Phytate
34. Phytosteryl Macadamiate
35. Acorus Calamus Root Extract
36. Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
37. Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
38. Sucrose
39. Phytosterols
40. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
41. Cynanchum Atratum Extract
42. Mineral Salts
43. Ceramide NS
44. Cholesterol
45. Phytosphingosine
46. Ceramide AS
47. Ceramide AP
48. Ceramide Eop"

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediolMethylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOlea Europaea Fruit Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Other ingredients

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Glyceryl StearateCeramide NPGlyceryl Stearate CitrateButylene GlycolTrehaloseButyrospermum Parkii ButterJojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil EstersCarbomerAllantoinArginineHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer1,2-HexanediolTocopherolPentylene GlycolPanthenolSqualeneHydrogenated LecithinCaprylyl GlycolCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidSorbitan IsostearateEriobotrya Japonica Leaf ExtractSodium PhytatePhytosteryl MacadamiateAcorus Calamus Root ExtractPerilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractSchisandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractSucrosePhytosterolsCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilCynanchum Atratum ExtractMineral SaltsCeramide NSCholesterolPhytosphingosineCeramide ASCeramide APCeramide Eop"

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not decoded yet

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters

Blend of jojoba and macadamia oil esters, mimics sebum, low comedogenicity suitable for all skin types; esterification improves stability over pure oils.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract

Loquat leaf extract; rich in flavonoids, high batch-to-batch variability

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Phytosteryl Macadamiate

Phytosteryl macadamiate for hair and skin care; good occlusion

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Soothing and perfuming extract; volatile oils may cause sensitization at low levels

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract

Perilla leaf extract with rosmarinic acid; conditioning and soothing, use low concentration, avoid acid conflicts.

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Schisandra fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains lignans, generally well-tolerated.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Cynanchum extract for conditioning; anti-inflammatory, check batch consistency

Mineral Salts

Mixture of inorganic salts; check heavy metal purity

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide Eop"

Not decoded yet

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