pilgrim Swiss Aqua

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. Purified Water
2. Xylitylglucoside
3. Anhydroxylitol
4. Xylitol
5. Propanediol
6. Glycerin
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
8. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
9. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
10. Lecithin
11. C15-19 Alkane
12. Squalane
13. Saccharide Isomerate
14. Citric Acid
15. Sodium Citrate
16. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
17. Centella Asiatica Extract
18. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
19. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
20. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
21. Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Succinic Acid
26. Maltodextrin
27. Glyceryl Glucoside
28. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
29. Cocos Nucifera Oil
30. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
31. Cetearyl Alcohol
32. Ceteareth-20
33. Arbutin
34. Ceramide NP
35. Carbomer
36. Sodium Benzoate
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Tocopheryl Acetate
39. Sodium Gluconate
40. Sodium Hydroxide
41. Perfume
42. Ci 42051

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Hydrating water base with polyols and light esters for a fresh feel. Features Centella Asiatica and Vaccinium extract alongside Ceramide NP for barrier support. Preserved with Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin. Balanced formulation for dry or sensitive skin, observing the ratio of humectants to lipids for optimal texture.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

HUMECTANT

XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Xylitol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

皮肤调理剂

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Other ingredients

Sodium Acrylates CopolymerLecithinC15-19 AlkaneSqualaneSaccharide IsomerateCitric AcidSodium CitrateShea Butter Ethyl EstersCentella Asiatica ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSodium HyaluronateSuccinic AcidMaltodextrinGlyceryl GlucosideOlea Europaea Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholCeteareth-20ArbutinCeramide NPCarbomerSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateTocopheryl AcetateSodium GluconateSodium HydroxidePerfumeCi 42051

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Common lightweight ester oil; pleasant skin feel, high biocompatibility for moisturizing bases.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

C15-19 Alkane

Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Shea-derived esters for smooth emolliency; more stable than raw shea butter.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract

Avocado extract for emollience/hydration; oily base, may clog acne-prone skin at high levels.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Succinic Acid

Dicarboxylic acid used as a buffer and natural metabolite; slight flavoring effect, low irritation

Maltodextrin

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

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

Ci 42051

Not decoded yet

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