de-leaf-thanaka De Leaf Thanaka Extra Moisturizing Whitening 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. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Isononyl Isononanoate
5. Niacinamide
6. Mineral Oil
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Dimethicone
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Panthenol
13. Cyclopentasiloxane
14. Ethylhexyl Stearate
15. Cetyl Alcohol
16. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Fragrance
19. Chlorphenesin
20. Potassium Hydroxide
21. Tetrasodium EDTA
22. Bisabolol
23. Carbomer
24. Limonia Acidissima Extract
25. Polyacrylamide
26. PEG-40 Castor Oil
27. C13-14 Isoparaffin
28. Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
29. Polysorbate 20
30. Laureth-7
31. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
32. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Tocopheryl Acetate
35. Morus Alba Bark Extract
36. Retinyl Palmitate
37. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
38. Maltodextrin
39. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
40. Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
41. Ascorbic Acid
42. Sodium Benzoate
43. Tocopherol
44. Potassium Phosphate
45. Potassium Sorbate
46. BHA
47. Citric Acid
48. Ci 19140
49. Ci 14700

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains sulfatesContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Mineral OilCetearyl Alcohol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePhenoxyethanolPanthenolCyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl StearateCetyl AlcoholAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylyl GlycolFragranceChlorphenesinPotassium HydroxideTetrasodium EDTABisabololCarbomerLimonia Acidissima ExtractPolyacrylamidePEG-40 Castor OilC13-14 IsoparaffinSodium Cetearyl SulfatePolysorbate 20Laureth-7Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetateMorus Alba Bark ExtractRetinyl PalmitateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceMaltodextrinHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCucumis Sativus Seed ExtractAscorbic AcidSodium BenzoateTocopherolPotassium PhosphatePotassium SorbateBHACitric AcidCi 19140Ci 14700

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Niacinamide

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

Mineral Oil

Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Panthenol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Limonia Acidissima Extract

Not decoded yet

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

PEG-40 Castor Oil

PEG-40 castor oil solubilizer/emulsifier; common ≤2%, low comedogenic risk.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Mulberry bark extract for skin conditioning; niche ingredient, stability and safety data limited

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract

Soothing skin-conditioning botanical extract; use as functional additive, check stability at high loads.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tocopherol

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

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

Citric Acid

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

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

Ci 14700

Red azo dye restricted to hair dye products only; not for leave-on or general skin care

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