dermactive Acti White Milk 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. Aqua
2. Cetyl Alcohol
3. Glyceryl Stearate
4. Stearic Acid
5. Paraffinum Liquidum
6. Tranexamic Acid
7. Urea
8. Kojic Acid
9. Niacinamide
10. Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
11. Buttermilk Powder
12. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
13. Cocos Nucifera Oil
14. Panthenol
15. Glycerin
16. Propylene Glycol
17. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
18. Cyclopentasiloxane
19. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Triethanolamine
22. Citric Acid
23. Polyacrylamide
24. C13-14 Isoparaffin
25. C9-11 Pareth-6
26. Sodium Benzoate
27. Maltodextrin
28. Calcium Pantothenate
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Proline
32. Alanine
33. Serine
34. Magnesium Lactate
35. Sodium Citrate
36. Papain
37. Ethylhexyl-Glycerin
38. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
39. Phosphatidylcholine
40. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view An emulsified whitening lotion combining fatty acids and mineral oil for occlusion. Tranexamic acid and niacinamide modulate melanin, while urea softens keratin. Multiple amino acids enhance hydration. Suitable for dull skin. Note: The presence of mineral oil and high-comedogenic oils suggests caution for oily, acne-prone skin types.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

ANTISTATIC

Paraffinum LiquidumUrea

ASTRINGENT

Tranexamic Acid

ANTIOXIDANT

Kojic Acid

Other ingredients

NiacinamideDimethylmethoxy Chromanyl PalmitateButtermilk PowderButyrospermum Parkii ButterCocos Nucifera OilPanthenolGlycerinPropylene GlycolPEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateCyclopentasiloxaneLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractTocopheryl AcetateTriethanolamineCitric AcidPolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinC9-11 Pareth-6Sodium BenzoateMaltodextrinCalcium PantothenateXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolProlineAlanineSerineMagnesium LactateSodium CitratePapainEthylhexyl-GlycerinMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphatePhosphatidylcholinePhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Kojic Acid

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; EU limit 1% in water, unstable and requires light protection, potential irritation.

Niacinamide

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

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate

Synthetic antioxidant (Chromanol) for potent anti-photoaging; used under 1% to stabilize lipid antioxidants.

Buttermilk Powder

Not decoded yet

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol

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

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

C9-11 Pareth-6

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Calcium Pantothenate

Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Magnesium Lactate

Magnesium lactate chelate; aids buffering and keratolysis, safe at low conc, mild irritant high.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Papain

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

Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin, moisturizer/boosting agent; enhances preservation/moisture, gentle, often combined with humectants.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Phosphatidylcholine

Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability

Phenoxyethanol

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

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