dermalist Ultra Hydrating Lactic Cleanser

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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Lactic Acid
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Cetearyl Glucoside
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Sodium Lactate
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Caprylyl Glycol
12. Xanthan Gum
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*
14. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
15. Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract*
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Mandelic Acid
18. Niacinamide
19. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
20. Tocopherol
21. Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
22. Carica Papaya Fruit Extract*
23. Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
24. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
25. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
26. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
27. Cymbopogon Martini Oil
28. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
29. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
30. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
31. Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
32. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
33. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
34. Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract
35. Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

Sodium LactatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract*EthylhexylglycerinMandelic AcidNiacinamideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopherolMangifera Indica Fruit ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit Extract*Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilCedrus Atlantica Bark OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCymbopogon Martini OilRosa Damascena Flower OilVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractAcacia Victoriae Fruit ExtractAcronychia Acidula Fruit Extract

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*

Green tea polyphenols for antioxidants and soothing; gentle at low concentrations, possible contact allergy in some

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*

Chamomilla recutita extract; chamomile, 0.1–1%; soothing anti-inflammatory; caution for ragweed allergies; water phase

Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract*

Fingolim lemon extract rich in vitamin C and polyphenols; high acidity, buffer recommended for compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Mandelic Acid

Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs

Niacinamide

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Tocopherol

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

Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

Moisturizing and antioxidant; rich in VC and polyphenols, gentle and non-irritating

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract*

Not decoded yet

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Pineapple extract with protease and Vit C; mild AHA exfoliant; may irritate at high levels, use caution.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

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

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.

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%.

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract

Witch Hazel extract for astringency and skin conditioning; contains salicylates, test for irritation.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract

Acacia fruit extract; antioxidant and hair/skin conditioning concept ingredient, check stability

Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

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