bonajour Centella Repair Lotion

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. Centella Asiatica Extract
2. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
3. Glyceryl Stearate
4. Glycerin
5. Water
6. Polyglutamic Acid
7. Phytosqualane
8. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10. Cetearyl Olivate
11. Sorbitan Olivate
12. Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
13. Morus Alba Bark Extract
14. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
15. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
16. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
17. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
18. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
21. Hydrolyzed Collagen
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
24. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
25. Usnea Barbata Extract
26. 1,2-Hexanediol
27. Dipropylene Glycol
28. Allantoin
29. Betaine
30. Arginine
31. Carbomer
32. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCetyl Ethylhexanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Polyglutamic Acid

皮肤调理剂

Phytosqualane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Chamomilla Recutita Flower WaterCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateSaururus Chinensis Leaf/Root ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractSalix Nigra Bark ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSodium HyaluronateSodium Guaiazulene SulfonateHydrolyzed CollagenButylene GlycolZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata Extract1,2-HexanediolDipropylene GlycolAllantoinBetaineArginineCarbomerChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

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Ingredients explained

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Glycerin

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

Water

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

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Phytosqualane

Plant-derived emollient with lightweight feel; stable alternative suitable for sensitive skin.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

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.

Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Mulberry bark extract for skin conditioning; niche ingredient, stability and safety data limited

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Extract with cooling scent and conditioning; contains essential oil, potential allergen, control dose

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate

Blue anionic surfactant for cleansing and conditioning; water-soluble, rich foam, premium cost.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Arginine

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

German chamomile oil with alpha-bisabolol for soothing; essential oil with allergen risk, use low, label as fragrance.

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