pola B.A. Lotion (2021)
pola POLA B.A. Lotion (2021) lists 52 ingredients on its label, 36 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)
- Butylene Glycol
- Alcohol
- Glycerin
- PEG-8
- Glycereth-12
- PEG-32
- PEG-6
- Phenoxyethanol
- PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- Methylparaben
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Citrate
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate
- PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20
- Glycolipids
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
- Fragrance
- Citric Acid
- Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
- Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
- Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Pentasodium Pentetate
- Eugenia Caryophyllus
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Poly
- Hema
- Glucoside
- Astragalus Sinicus Extract
- Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
- Glycogen
- Mentha Piperita
- Peppermint Leaf Extract
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
- Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
- Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract
- Amaranthus - Caudatus Seed Extract
- Tocopherol
- Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Propylparaben
- Silica
- Arginine
- Dimethicone
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Glycolic Acid
- Zein
Highlights
Contains alcoholContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Formulation view This cream uses polyols and PEGs for hydration, with ethanol for penetration. It features glycolipids, ceramide analogs, and botanicals for barrier repair. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and parabens, it suits dry skin needing intense moisture. Fragrance and silicone derivatives may limit use for highly sensitive types.
Key ingredients
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
- BINDING
- Xanthan Gum
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Citrate
Other ingredients
Water Aqua)PEG-8Glycereth-12PEG-32PEG-6Diethoxyethyl SuccinatePPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20GlycolipidsC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideSodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed SilkFragranceCitric AcidCeratonia Siliqua GumPolyglyceryl-2 OleateSodium Dilauramidoglutamide LysineDipropylene GlycolPentasodium PentetateEugenia CaryophyllusSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem ExtractPolyHemaGlucosideAstragalus Sinicus ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractGlycogenMentha PiperitaPeppermint Leaf ExtractOriganum Majorana Leaf ExtractRosa Roxburghii Fruit ExtractAkebia Trifoliata Stem ExtractAmaranthus - Caudatus Seed ExtractTocopherolHydrolyzed Conchiolin ProteinHydrolyzed SilkSorbitan IsostearateSodium BenzoatePropylparabenSilicaArginineDimethiconeBehenyl AlcoholGlycolic AcidZein
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Aqua) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycereth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethoxyethyl Succinate | SOLVENT | — | Green |
| PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycolipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ceratonia Siliqua Gum | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentasodium Pentetate | CHELATING · 限制 II / 1721 | 0 · – | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Poly | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hema | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glucoside | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Astragalus Sinicus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Glycogen | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peppermint Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract | TONIC | — | Green |
| Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Amaranthus - Caudatus Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Zein | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water Aqua)
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Glycereth-12
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-32
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-6
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- Amphoteric emulsifier and conditioner for hair/skin; PEG moiety may concern sensitive skin.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate
- Water-soluble co-solvent for lipophilic actives; check preservative compatibility.
- PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Glycolipids
- Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.
- Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
- Not decoded yet
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
- Locust bean gum thickener/emulsifier; viscous at high levels, check batch consistency.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
- Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, plant-based emulsifier/thickener, 0.5–3%; amphiphilic, good for creams.
- Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
- Amino acid-based humectant with moisture-binding properties; low irritancy, improves skin feel and hydration.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Pentasodium Pentetate
- Gentle chelator replacing EDTA; prevents oxidation discoloration, low dosage
- Eugenia Caryophyllus
- Not decoded yet
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Poly
- Not decoded yet
- Hema
- Not decoded yet
- Glucoside
- Not decoded yet
- Astragalus Sinicus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
- Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.
- Glycogen
- Animal-derived polysaccharide humectant; 1–5% for skin feel and softness, verify source and purity, low allergy risk.
- Mentha Piperita
- Not decoded yet
- Peppermint Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
- Oregano leaf extract with thymol/carvacrol; anti-sebum claims, essential oil allergen risk.
- Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
- High VC and polyphenol extract; antioxidant and conditioning; check solubility.
- Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract
- Botanical antioxidant for soothing; control concentration to avoid irritation
- Amaranthus - Caudatus Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
- Hydrolyzed pearl protein for hydration/repair; animal-derived; low MW aids penetration, low sensitization
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Zein
- Protein film former; contraindicated in corn-allergic users, hydrolysates less sensitizing
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
Want to build one like this? Send an enquiry