ringana Anti-Wrinkle Serum

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. Rosa Damascena Flower Water*
3. Glycerin
4. Yeast Beta-Glucan
5. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
6. Cetearyl Olivate
7. Sorbitan Olivate
8. Dimethyl Isosorbide
9. Ectoin
10. Xylitol
11. Carnosine
12. Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Bakuchiol
16. Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
17. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
18. Ceramide 3
19. Adenosine
20. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
21. Arginine
22. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
23. Totarol
24. Ubiquinone
25. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
26. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
27. Elaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract
28. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
29. Thioctic Acid
30. Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate
31. Sodium Phytate
32. Tocopherol
33. Capryloyl Glycine
34. Undecylenoyl Glycine
35. Lecithin
36. Phenethyl Alcohol
37. Galactaric Acid
38. Citric Acid
39. Xanthan Gum
40. Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaDimethyl Isosorbide

溶剂

Rosa Damascena Flower Water*

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FILM FORMING

Yeast Beta-Glucan

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Borago Officinalis Seed OilCetearyl Olivate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

Other ingredients

EctoinXylitolCarnosineKigelia Africana Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateBakuchiolNigella Sativa Seed OilHydroxypinacolone RetinoateCeramide 3AdenosineHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractArginineStearyl GlycyrrhetinateTotarolUbiquinoneOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilElaeis Guineensis Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractThioctic AcidPotassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl PhosphateSodium PhytateTocopherolCapryloyl GlycineUndecylenoyl GlycineLecithinPhenethyl AlcoholGalactaric AcidCitric AcidXanthan GumAlcohol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Rosa Damascena Flower Water*

Rose flower distillate used as a base or soothing agent; slightly acidic, may irritate sensitive skin at high levels.

Glycerin

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

Yeast Beta-Glucan

Yeast beta-glucan for barrier and hydration at 0.1–1%; high viscosity, dilute before use.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract

Kigelia africana fruit extract, skin conditioner; watch microbial limits.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

Rich in oleic and linolenic acids; emollient and conditioning, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants.

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Water-soluble retinoate ester; gentler metabolism booster than retinol, stable, suitable for sensitive users at low levels

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Totarol

Natural phenolic antioxidant and deodorant; low concentration, odor may be noticeable.

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Elaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

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%.

Thioctic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives

Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate

Stable water-soluble antioxidant; keep pH acidic, use chelators if metal ions present

Sodium Phytate

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Capryloyl Glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Undecylenoyl Glycine

Amino acid surfactant and sebum regulator for gentle cleansing of hair and skin.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Galactaric Acid

Polyol chelator at 0.1-1%; sequesters hard water ions to prevent turbidity, requires pH buffer

Citric Acid

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

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