alexandria Salt Smoothie
alexandria Alexandria Salt Smoothie lists 20 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Magnesium Chloride
- Potassium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-20
- Sodium Chloride
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Benzoate
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Formulation view Formula featuring inorganic salts like magnesium and potassium chlorides for viscosity. Uses a soapy emulsion base with glycerin and sweet almond oil for softness. Contains grapefruit seed extract for conditioning. Targeted at cleansing. Note: High salt content suggests a focus on deep cleansing or scalp treatment.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Magnesium ChloridePotassium Chloride
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20GluconolactoneSodium BenzoatePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilCitrus Grandis Seed ExtractHydroxyethylcelluloseHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPhenoxyethanolTocopheryl AcetateSimmondsia Chinensis OilPersea Gratissima OilChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Seed Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Magnesium Chloride
- Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions
- Potassium Chloride
- Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
- Grapefruit seed extract; botanical astringent and tonic, contains essential oils, monitor allergenicity, cautious for sensitive skin.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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