sabon Foamy Face Wash
sabon Sabon Foamy Face Wash lists 16 ingredients on its label, 15 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
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Glycerin
- Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate
- Propylene Glycol
- Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
- Decyl Glucoside
- Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
- Parfum
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- Sodium Phytate
- Potassium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Lauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl GlutamateDecyl Glucoside
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- ASTRINGENT
- Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Other ingredients
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/SuccinateParfum1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinMagnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractSodium PhytatePotassium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Centifolia Flower Water | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate
- Not decoded yet
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
- Anastatica hierochuntica extract; traditional botanical, astringent and skin conditioning, limited data.
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
- Distilled rose water for soothing; aqueous phase with trace volatile allergens
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- Magnolia bark extract with honokiol; antimicrobial and conditioning, use within safe effective range.
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
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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