cosmed Atopia Cleansing Oil
cosmed Cosmed Atopia Cleansing Oil lists 18 ingredients on its label, 17 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.
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Aqua
- Niacinamide
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Parfum
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Glycerin
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Zinc Pca
- Allantoin
- Phragmites Kharka Extract
- Poria Cocos Extract
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Rinse-off cleansing oil led by PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, emulsifying on contact with water, backed by mild surfactants (cocoamphoacetate, lauryl glucoside, cocoyl glutamate). Niacinamide, zinc PCA and allantoin support oil-prone, reactive skin. Preserved via caprylhydroxamic acid, caprylyl glycol and sodium benzoate. Contains fragrance. Designed for sensitive, atopic-prone skin.
Key ingredients
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- CLEANSING
- Sodium CocoamphoacetateLauryl Glucoside
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateCaprylhydroxamic AcidZinc PcaAllantoinPhragmites Kharka ExtractPoria Cocos ExtractAcacia Senegal GumSodium BenzoateCrocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Zinc Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 1 · – | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phragmites Kharka Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Poria Cocos Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Zinc Pca
- Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Phragmites Kharka Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Poria Cocos Extract
- Poria extract, traditionally used for hydration balance; data limited, usually a co-formulant
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
- Saffron bulb extract for skin conditioning; low concentration for antioxidant/soothing concept, monitor botanical batch variability.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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