botanic-farm Botanic Farm Rice Ferment First Essence

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. Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
2. Propanediol
3. Niacinamide
4. Methylpropanediol
5. Bifida Ferment Lysate
6. Polyquaternium-51
7. Glycerin
8. Betaine
9. Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
10. Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
11. Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
12. Phellinus Linteus Extract
13. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
14. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
15. Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
16. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
17. Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
18. Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
19. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
20. Soluble Collagen
21. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
22. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
23. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
24. Hydrogenated Lecithin
25. Salvia Officinalis Oil
26. Pogostemon Cablin Oil
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. 1,2-Hexanediol
29. Diethoxyethyl Succinate
30. Peg/Ppg – 17/6 Copolymer
31. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
32. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
33. Water
34. Sodium Citrate
35. Ethylhexylglycerin
36. Glycosyl Trehalose
37. Citric Acid
38. Adenosine
39. Disodium Edta
40. Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
41. Raffinose
42. Biosaccharide Gum-1
43. Lecithin
44. Dextrin
45. Acetic Acid
46. Lactic Acid
47. Xantham Gum
48. Phenoxyethanol
49. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEG

Formulation view Formulated with Lactobacillus/Rice ferment base, Bifida lysate, and niacinamide, plus multiple botanicals. Glycerin and propanediol provide hydration. Suitable for brightening and barrier repair. Factory observation: High-activity ferment ingredients demand strict microbial control and preservative synergy.

Key ingredients

HAIR CONDITIONING

Lactobacillus/Rice FermentBetaine

SOLVENT

PropanediolMethylpropanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Bifida Ferment LysateDioscorea Japonica Root Extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Polyquaternium-51Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractBeta Vulgaris Root ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPueraria Thunbergiana Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractSoluble CollagenCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHydrogenated LecithinSalvia Officinalis OilPogostemon Cablin OilSodium Hyaluronate1,2-HexanediolDiethoxyethyl SuccinatePeg/Ppg – 17/6 CopolymerPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilHydrolyzed Corn StarchWaterSodium CitrateEthylhexylglycerinGlycosyl TrehaloseCitric AcidAdenosineDisodium EdtaHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateRaffinoseBiosaccharide Gum-1LecithinDextrinAcetic AcidLactic AcidXantham GumPhenoxyethanolPotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment

Ferment filtrate; hydrating, requires preservative support.

Propanediol

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Methylpropanediol

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

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Dioscorea root extract used for moisturizing and repairing, boosts hydration.

Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning; some claim soothing, test on sensitive skin.

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract

Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Paeon lactiflora root extract with paeoniflorin; 0.1–1%, skin conditioning; watch oxidizers.

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Soluble Collagen

Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

Water-soluble co-solvent for lipophilic actives; check preservative compatibility.

Peg/Ppg – 17/6 Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Water

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glycosyl Trehalose

Glycosylated trehalose to enhance skin tolerance and moisture retention; acts as a film former.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Adenosine

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

Disodium Edta

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

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination

Raffinose

Oligosaccharide humectant at 1–5%; improves feel and supports conditioning; low irritation, compatible with most systems.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Acetic Acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Xantham Gum

Natural thickener and stabilizer; gel former, watch compatibility with electrolytes to prevent clarification loss

Phenoxyethanol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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