truecare Cica Intensive Balm

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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Squalane
6. Arbutin
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Orchid Extract
9. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
10. Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
11. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
12. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
13. Madecassoside
14. Madecassic Acid
15. Asiaticoside
16. Asiatic Acid
17. Retinol
18. Adenosine
19. Glyceryl Stearate
20. Diisostearyl Malate
21. Cyclodextrin
22. Cetearyl Glucoside
23. Stearic Acid
24. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
25. Polysorbate 60
26. Hydrogenated Lecithin
27. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
28. Carbomer
29. Tromethamine
30. 1,2-Hexanediol
31. Disodium Edta

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains PEG

Formulation view A water-in-oil gel system combining centella extracts with retinol, tea tree, and orchid for soothing and brightening. Cyclopentasiloxane enhances spreadability. Factory observation: Retinol stability is a challenge; cyclodextrin encapsulation is likely used to delay degradation, while arbutin concentrations must be strictly controlled.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneSqualaneCetearyl Alcohol

ANTIOXIDANT

Arbutin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Orchid Extract

Other ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractMadecassosideMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidRetinolAdenosineGlyceryl StearateDiisostearyl MalateCyclodextrinCetearyl GlucosideStearic AcidPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearatePolysorbate 60Hydrogenated LecithinHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCarbomerTromethamine1,2-HexanediolDisodium Edta

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Orchid Extract

Orchid extract, moisturizing; efficacy varies by species, standardized extract preferred.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Camellia leaf extract providing skin conditioning and antioxidant support; gentle with no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

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

Polysorbate 60

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Disodium Edta

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

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