bioelements Skin Editor
bioelements Bioelements Skin Editor lists 35 ingredients on its label, 30 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water (Aqua
- Eau)
- Lactic Acid
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Glycolic Acid
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
- Ceteareth-20
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Polysorbate 60
- Dimethicone
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Salicylic Acid
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Mentha Piperita Extract
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
- Guaiacum Officinale Wood Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
- Ribes Nigrum Fruit
- Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
- Pentylene Glycol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Phenethyl Alcohol Natural
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view O/W emulsion with AHAs and black tea ferment. Contains sweet almond oil, botanicals, and dimethicone. For mixed to oily skin needing gentle exfoliation. Formulator note: Complex botanical mix requires strict pH control to ensure AHA stability and minimize irritation.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water (AquaEau)
- BUFFERING
- Lactic AcidGlycolic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20Sodium HydroxidePolysorbate 60DimethiconePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilButyrospermum ParkiiEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSalicylic AcidCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilMentha Piperita ExtractCymbopogon Martini OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilElettaria Cardamomum Seed OilEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf OilGuaiacum Officinale Wood OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilIlex Paraguariensis Leaf ExtractRibes Nigrum FruitPolyacrylate-1 CrosspolymerPentylene GlycolPotassium SorbateHydroxyethylcelluloseCanarium Luzonicum Gum NonvolatilesSodium MetabisulfiteEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolPhenethyl Alcohol Natural
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water (Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eau) | 溶剂,稀释剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cymbopogon Martini Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/356 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Guaiacum Officinale Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ribes Nigrum Fruit | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenethyl Alcohol Natural | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Water (Aqua
- Solvent and base; pharmaceutical grade recommended for active formulations.
- Eau)
- Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
- Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Mentha Piperita Extract
- Mentha piperita extract for cooling and deodorizing in cleansers; extracts can be more irritating than oils, dilute accordingly
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization
- Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
- Cardamom seed oil for cooling citrus scent and soothing; watch for phototoxicity and allergen risks
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
- Clove leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; irritant risk at high levels, restricted by EU.
- Guaiacum Officinale Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
- Yerba mate extract with saponins and caffeine; refreshing and antioxidant, watch for sensitization.
- Ribes Nigrum Fruit
- Not decoded yet
- Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
- Canarium Luzonicum gum non-volatiles, fragrance and conditioner, resinous.
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenethyl Alcohol Natural
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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