pola B.A. Wash (2021)
pola POLA B.A. Wash (2021) lists 32 ingredients on its label, 20 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
- Myristic Acid
- Palmitic Acid
- Glycerin
- Diglycerin
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Lauric Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Glycerin/Oxybutylene Copolymer Stearyl Ether
- PPG- 24-Glycereth-24
- Polyquaternium-7
- Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Stearate Adipate
- Cellulose Gum
- Fragrance Parfum
- Polyquaternium-39
- Polyquaternium-6
- PEG- 32
- PEG-6
- Sodium Trideceth-4 Carboxylate
- Butylene Glycol
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Alcohol
- Glycine Soja Soybean Oil
- Urea
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Astragalus Sinicus Extract
- Glycosphingolipids
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
- Lecithin
- Daucus Carota Sativa Carrot Root Extract
- Tocopherol
Highlights
Contains fragranceContains PEGContains alcoholContains parabensContains animal-derivedContains essential oils
Formulation view Complex cleanser combining soap-base fatty acids with amino/non-ionic surfactants for balanced cleansing and mildness. Allantoin, soy oil, and squalane mitigate post-wash tightness. Cationic polymers provide conditioning. Licorice and rosemary extracts soothe. Suitable for combination skin seeking cleanliness with basic moisture.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- PERFUMING
- Myristic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Palmitic Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Diglycerin
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- CLEANSING
- Lauric AcidStearic Acid
Other ingredients
Glycerin/Oxybutylene Copolymer Stearyl EtherPPG- 24-Glycereth-24Polyquaternium-7Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Stearate AdipateCellulose GumFragrance ParfumPolyquaternium-39Polyquaternium-6PEG- 32PEG-6Sodium Trideceth-4 CarboxylateButylene GlycolC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideAlcoholGlycine Soja Soybean OilUreaMethylparabenPropylparabenAstragalus Sinicus ExtractGlycosphingolipidsOriganum Majorana Leaf ExtractLecithinDaucus Carota Sativa Carrot Root ExtractTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diglycerin | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin/Oxybutylene Copolymer Stearyl Ether | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PPG- 24-Glycereth-24 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Stearate Adipate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance Parfum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG- 32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Trideceth-4 Carboxylate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycine Soja Soybean Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Astragalus Sinicus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycosphingolipids | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Daucus Carota Sativa Carrot Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Diglycerin
- Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glycerin/Oxybutylene Copolymer Stearyl Ether
- Not decoded yet
- PPG- 24-Glycereth-24
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Stearate Adipate
- Not decoded yet
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.
- Fragrance Parfum
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-39
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-6
- Not decoded yet
- PEG- 32
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-6
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Trideceth-4 Carboxylate
- Sodium Trideceth-4 Carboxylate; mild, biodegradable surfactant often used in gentle cleansing formulations.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Glycine Soja Soybean Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Astragalus Sinicus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Glycosphingolipids
- Lipids mimicking sebum to repair skin barrier and reduce TEWL. Biological origin, low irritancy.
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
- Oregano leaf extract with thymol/carvacrol; anti-sebum claims, essential oil allergen risk.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Daucus Carota Sativa Carrot Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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