hanksin Cleansing Oil & Blackhead Pha

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2. Peg-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Polybutene
5. Isopropyl Palmitate
6. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
7. Peg-8 Isostearate
8. Water
9. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
10. Tocopheryl Acetate
11. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
12. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
13. 1,2-Hexanediol
14. Butylene Glycol
15. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
16. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
17. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
18. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
19. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
20. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
21. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
22. Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
23. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
24. Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
25. Maltobionic Acid
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Oxygen

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Cleansing oil using caprylic triglyceride and synthetic esters, emulsified by PEG. Enriched with citrus oils and plant extracts. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol and phenoxyethanol. Factory note: monitor PEG hydrolysis and citrus photosensitivity; advise nighttime use. Suitable for mixed skin gentle cleansing.

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Peg-8 Glyceryl IsostearateCetyl EthylhexanoateEthylhexyl Palmitate

BINDING

PolybuteneIsopropyl Palmitate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Peg-8 Isostearate

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis OilTocopheryl AcetateCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Grandis Peel Oil1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCamellia Sinensis Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceCamellia Japonica Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractRhus Semialata Gall ExtractMaltobionic AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinOxygen

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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Peg-8 Glyceryl Isostearate

Emulsifier and emollient; may introduce trace PEG hydrolysates, requiring careful microbial control

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Polybutene

Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Peg-8 Isostearate

O/W emulsifier, non-ionic, PEG based, oxidation risk.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice

Birch juice NMF 0.5-5%; aqueous, check preservatives & sugars

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Camellia extract for skin emollience; typically a minor conditioning ingredient.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Rhus Semialata Gall Extract

Not decoded yet

Maltobionic Acid

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Oxygen

Oxygen in O₂-pump formats; requires inert packing; not a typical formulation ingredient.

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