the-chemist-look The Chemist Look Beta 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. Deionized Water
2. Glycerin
3. Decyl Glucoside
4. Xanthan Gum
5. Propanediol
6. Bioflavonoids
7. Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
8. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
9. Squalane
10. Cocobetaine
11. Coco-Glucoside
12. Glyceryl Oleate
13. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Ceramide EOP
17. Ceramide NS
18. Ceramide NP
19. Ceramide AS
20. Ceramide AP
21. Cholesterol
22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
23. Glyceryl Stearate
24. Sucrose Distearate
25. Propylene Glycol
26. Glycerin
27. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Sodium Hydroxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

溶剂

Deionized Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CLEANSING

Decyl Glucoside

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Bioflavonoids

ASTRINGENT

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Other ingredients

SqualaneCocobetaineCoco-GlucosideGlyceryl OleateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCeramide EOPCeramide NSCeramide NPCeramide ASCeramide APCholesterolHydrogenated LecithinGlyceryl StearateSucrose DistearatePropylene GlycolGlycerinInulin Lauryl CarbamateDisodium EDTASodium Hydroxide

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Ingredients explained

Deionized Water

Deionized water as primary solvent; inactive but carries other ingredients, purity needed to prevent metal ion interference.

Glycerin

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

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Xanthan Gum

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

Propanediol

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

Bioflavonoids

Plant antioxidant blend for soothing and skin protection

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract

Cavolo nero extract with polyphenols, astringent conditioner; botanical, potential pigment staining

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cocobetaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant and conditioner; low irritation, high levels may desiccate

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

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

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

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Sucrose Distearate

Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsions

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glycerin

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

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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