essano Manuka Honey
essano Essano Manuka Honey lists 26 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Water
- Coco-Caprylate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed
- Aqua
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Coco-Caprylate
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
- Bentonite
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Mel
- Syzygium Leuhmanii Fruit Extract
- Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract
- Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
- Tocopherol
- Xanthan Gum
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Fragrance
- Lactic Acid
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view This formula combines a water base with coco-caprylate and shea butter for lightweight hydration. It includes honey, aloe, and botanical extracts for soothing benefits. Bentonite adjusts texture, while the preservative system features benzyl alcohol. Suitable for dry to neutral skin seeking natural care. Formulator note: High plant oil content requires antioxidant protection for stability; store in a cool, dark place.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-CaprylateCoco-CaprylateCetyl Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Helianthus Annuus Seed
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Stearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateBentoniteHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceMelSyzygium Leuhmanii Fruit ExtractAcronychia Acidula Fruit ExtractDavidsonia Pruriens Fruit ExtractTocopherolXanthan GumDehydroacetic AcidBenzyl AlcoholTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePotassium SorbateFragranceLactic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Bentonite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mel | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | — | Green |
| Syzygium Leuhmanii Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Coco-Caprylate
- Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed
- Sunflower seed, typically used as oil for lipid nutrition; check oxidation stability in high-oil formulas.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Coco-Caprylate
- Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
- Multi-glyceride emulsifier system for gentle emulsification; unsaturated esters prone to oxidation
- Bentonite
- Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Mel
- Humectant and emollient; contains minor aldehydes, caution for sensitive skin
- Syzygium Leuhmanii Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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