alpha-h Triple Action Cleanser
alpha-h Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser lists 13 ingredients on its label, 11 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based cleanser using PEG-7 cocoyl glyceryl ether and polysorbate 20 for mild surfactancy. Aloe and cucumber extracts offer hydration and soothing; thyme provides natural antimicrobial properties. No soap, pH adjusted by KOH. Factory focus: microbiology control in high water activity and PEG degradation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCucumis Sativus Extract
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
Other ingredients
Peg 7 Glyceryl CocoateAcrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EdtaThymus Vulgaris ExtractParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg 7 Glyceryl Cocoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | 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 |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Peg 7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Cucumis Sativus Extract
- Cucumber extract, soothing and moisturizing; suitable for sensitive skin
- Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Thymus Vulgaris Extract
- Thyme extract containing thymol; antimicrobial, conditioning, perfuming. Thymol is a listed EU fragrance allergen; irritant risk.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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