nihon Gentle Cleansing Gel
nihon Nihon Gentle Cleansing Gel lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Aqua
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Glycerin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Propylene Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Allantoin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- CLEANSING
- Centella Asiatica Extract
Other ingredients
Palm Kernel/Coco GlucosideScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolDiazolidinyl UreaIodopropynyl ButylcarbamatePropylene GlycolCitric AcidAllantoin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- Olive oil PEG-7 esters, gentle emulsifier and emollient containing PEG structure; suitable for creams, monitor PEG allergens and contamination.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
- Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Chamomile, classic soothing/anti-inflammatory; potential allergen for some, contains flavonoids.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Rosemary extract; antimicrobial; photo-toxic and allergen risks.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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