Kate (ケイト) Somerville ExfoliKate

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. Lactic Acid
3. Silica
4. Glycine Soja Oil
5. Pectin
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Carica papaya Fruit
8. Ceteareth-20
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Dehydroxanthan gum
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. PEG-100 Stearate
14. Salicylic Acid
15. Lactobacillus
16. Alcohol Denat
17. Sorbic Acid
18. CINNAMAL
19. Honey
20. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
21. Eugenol
22. Potassium Sorbate
23. Limonene
24. Linalool
25. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
26. Beta Carotene
27. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
28. Bromelain
29. Papain
30. Retinyl Palmitate
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
33. Acetic acid
34. Pogostemon Cablin Oil
35. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
36. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract
37. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
38. CI 75810

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

ABRASIVE

Silica

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glycine Soja OilCetearyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol

BINDING

Pectin

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

Carica papaya FruitCeteareth-20Dehydroxanthan gumGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateSalicylic AcidLactobacillusAlcohol DenatSorbic AcidCINNAMALHoneyCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilEugenolPotassium SorbateLimoneneLinaloolLavandula Angustifolia OilBeta CaroteneAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderBromelainPapainRetinyl PalmitateTocopheryl AcetateCinnamomum Cassia Leaf OilAcetic acidPogostemon Cablin OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCI 75810

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Lactic Acid

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Pectin

Natural polysaccharide binder/stabilizer for gels; incompatible with cationics

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Carica papaya Fruit

Not decoded yet

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dehydroxanthan gum

Modified polymer for emulsion stability and film forming; high viscosity impact.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus derivatives for skin conditioning; verify fermentation purity and safety.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

CINNAMAL

Cinnamal; natural fragrance and denaturant; EU-restricted (III/76); strong allergen, use low concentration and label.

Honey

Humectant/emollient; contains sugars requiring preservation, contraindicated for bee product allergies.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

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

Beta Carotene

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Bromelain

Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

Fragrance/denaturant; contains restricted components, control dosage for allergens

Acetic acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

CI 75810

CI 75810 (Zinc Oxide), inorganic mineral sunscreen. Reflects UV only, low sensitization, but requires high loading (15-25%).