biocare Body 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. Deionized Water
2. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
3. Cetearyl Alcohol
4. Paraffinum Liquidum
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Steareth-20
7. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
8. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
9. Tocopheryl Acetate
10. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
11. Collagen
12. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
13. Butyrospermum Parkii
14. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
15. Squalene
16. Panthenol
17. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
18. Octinoxate
19. Polysorbate 60
20. Benzophenone-3
21. Zea Mays Oil
22. Retinyl Palmitate
23. Cholecalciferol
24. Butylene Glycol
25. Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
26. Hedera Helix Extract
27. Parietaria Officinalis Extract
28. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
29. Sambucus Nigra Extract
30. Arnica Montana Flower Extract
31. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
32. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
33. Acer Saccharum Extract
34. Carbomer
35. Disodium EDTA
36. Dimethicone
37. Aminomethyl Propanol
38. BHT
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Fragrance
42. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
43. Limonene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains silicones

Key ingredients

溶剂

Deionized Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter

ANTISTATIC

Paraffinum Liquidum

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

ANTIOXIDANT

Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl Acetate

Other ingredients

Steareth-20Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractCollagenCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractButyrospermum ParkiiAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSqualenePanthenolSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilOctinoxatePolysorbate 60Benzophenone-3Zea Mays OilRetinyl PalmitateCholecalciferolButylene GlycolMalva Sylvestris Flower ExtractHedera Helix ExtractParietaria Officinalis ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractCarbomerDisodium EDTADimethiconeAminomethyl PropanolBHTPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinFragranceButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Deionized Water

Deionized water as primary solvent; inactive but carries other ingredients, purity needed to prevent metal ion interference.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Collagen

Hydrating conditioning agent; soluble protein used in hair care and toners; forms occlusive layer.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Squalene

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

Panthenol

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Octinoxate

Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Benzophenone-3

Not decoded yet

Zea Mays Oil

Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Cholecalciferol

Vitamin D3 for oral care or skin conditioning. Regulatory limits apply; low dermal absorption, control concentration to avoid local high-dose issues.

Butylene Glycol

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

Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract

Botanical for skin conditioning and soothing; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.

Hedera Helix Extract

Plant polyphenol conditioner, soothing and astringent; safe for sensitive skin

Parietaria Officinalis Extract

Parietaria extract for soothing and emollient conditioning. Plant-derived, well-tolerated at standard levels; no known severe compatibility issues.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Sambucus Nigra Extract

Not decoded yet

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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