postquam Moulding 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. Aqua
2. Paraffinum Liquidum
3. Petrolatum
4. Stearic Acid
5. Cetyl Palmitate
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Lanolin
8. Glyceryl Stearate SE
9. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
10. Glyceryl Linoleate
11. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
12. Beta-Carotene
13. Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
14. Calcium Gluconate
15. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
16. Hydrolyzed Elastin
17. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
18. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
19. Centella Asiatica Extract
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Hydrolyzed Collagen
22. Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
23. Glycerin
24. Propylene Glycol
25. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
26. Gluconolactone
27. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
28. Glyceryl Linolenate
29. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
30. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
31. Zea Mays Oil
32. Sodium Hydroxide
33. BHT
34. Citric Acid
35. Ascorbyl Palmitate
36. Sodium Benzoate
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Methylparaben
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Propylparaben
41. Diazolidinyl Urea
42. Ethylparaben
43. Butylparaben
44. Sodium Methylparaben
45. DMDM Hydantoin
46. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains formaldehyde releasers

Formulation view Heavy mineral oil and petrolatum base with ginseng, ginkgo, and centella. Extreme occlusion for very dry skin. Formulator note: High lanolin content poses sensitization risks; multiple preservatives ensure stability, but texture is very thick.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Paraffinum LiquidumPetrolatumLanolin

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl PalmitateCetyl Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Other ingredients

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractGlyceryl LinoleateDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractBeta-CaroteneVitis Vinifera Leaf ExtractCalcium GluconateHydrolyzed Soy ProteinHydrolyzed ElastinTriticum Vulgare Germ OilPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractEthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed CollagenRosa Moschata Seed OilGlycerinPropylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGluconolactoneHelianthus Annuus Seed OilGlyceryl LinolenateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilZea Mays OilSodium HydroxideBHTCitric AcidAscorbyl PalmitateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateMethylparabenPhenoxyethanolPropylparabenDiazolidinyl UreaEthylparabenButylparabenSodium MethylparabenDMDM HydantoinParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Petrolatum

Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Lanolin

Wool-derived lipid, excellent occlusive emollient; high sensitization rate (wool alcohols), caution for sensitive skin.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Glyceryl Linoleate

Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Calcium Gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Hydrolyzed elastin, moisturizer; MW determines penetration, large MW surface conditioning.

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

Rosehip seed oil, high in linoleic acid; emollient but heavy, avoid for oily/acne-prone skin.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Glyceryl Linolenate

Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Zea Mays Oil

Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Citric Acid

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Diazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Sodium Methylparaben

Sodium Methylparaben preservative; restrict concentration, EU recommends V/12 limit, avoid in pregnancy

DMDM Hydantoin

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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