Benton acne bha gel

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. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
3. Niacinamide
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
6. Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
7. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
8. Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
9. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
12. Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
13. Centella Asiatica Extract
14. Allantoin
15. Propanediol
16. Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
17. Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
18. Laminaria Japonica Extract
19. Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
20. Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
21. Gluconolactone
22. Betaine Salicylate
23. 1,2-Hexanediol
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Sodium Phytate
26. Panthenol
27. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
28. Sodium Hyaluronate
29. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
30. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
31. Madecassic Acid
32. Asiatic Acid
33. Madecassoside
34. Asiaticoside
35. Salicylic Acid
36. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
37. Glycerin
38. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
39. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
40. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
41. Sucrose Stearate
42. Cetearyl Alcohol
43. Citric Acid
44. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils

Formulation view Aqueous gel base featuring niacinamide and fruit extracts, combined with BHA derivatives for soothing and oil control. Preserved with hexanediol; polyols for hydration. Best for oily, combination, or acne-prone skin. Factory insight: BHA and niacinamide interaction requires pH stability monitoring; gel matrix demands high suspension uniformity to prevent crystallization.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit Extract

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

HUMECTANT

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

Vitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractButylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateCentella Asiatica Leaf WaterCentella Asiatica ExtractAllantoinPropanediolDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractSargassum Fulvellum ExtractHizikia Fusiforme ExtractGluconolactoneBetaine Salicylate1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinSodium PhytatePanthenolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium HyaluronatePortulaca Oleracea ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidMadecassosideAsiaticosideSalicylic AcidCapryloyl Salicylic AcidGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylhydroxamic AcidHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineSucrose StearateCetearyl AlcoholCitric AcidCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water

Tea tree water, antimicrobial; contains essential oil traces, dilute for sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Leaf water with skin conditioning properties; generally gentle.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Dioscorea root extract used for moisturizing and repairing, boosts hydration.

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Kelp extract; algal polysaccharides. Hydrating and film-forming, verify compatibility in high-salt formulas.

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Sargassum Fulvellum Extract

Seaweed extract for hydration and antioxidant protection. Botanical source, low levels, good compatibility, no common allergens.

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

Seaweed extract for hydration; potential allergen, use with caution in sensitive skin.

Gluconolactone

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

Betaine Salicylate

Salicylate derivative for keratolytic and antimicrobial action; milder than salicylic acid.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Citric Acid

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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