nard Mild Deep Moisture Ceramide Cream

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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Methylpropanediol
7. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
8. Hydrogenated Polydecene
9. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
10. Glyceryl Stearate SE
11. Arachidyl Alcohol
12. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
13. Behenyl Alcohol
14. Arachidyl Glucoside
15. Sorbitan Stearate
16. Beeswax
17. Cetearyl Glucoside
18. Sorbitan Olivate
19. Carbomer
20. Panthenol
21. Betaine
22. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
23. Dipropylene Glycol
24. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
25. Ceramide NP
26. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
27. Persea Gratissima Oil
28. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
29. Hydrogenated Lecithin
30. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
31. 1,2-Hexanediol
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
34. Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
35. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
36. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
37. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
38. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
39. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
40. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
41. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
42. Centella Asiatica Extract
43. Allantoin
44. Caprylyl Glycol
45. Ethylhexylglycerin
46. Hydroxyacetophenone
47. Pentylene Glycol
48. Tocopherol
49. Disodium EDTA
50. Tromethamine

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Polydecene

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl Stearate SEArachidyl AlcoholSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilBehenyl AlcoholArachidyl GlucosideSorbitan StearateBeeswaxCetearyl GlucosideSorbitan OlivateCarbomerPanthenolBetaineEthylhexyl PalmitateDipropylene GlycolCetyl EthylhexanoateCeramide NPPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilPersea Gratissima OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilHydrogenated LecithinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil1,2-HexanediolSodium HyaluronatePortulaca Oleracea ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Acetylated HyaluronateCentella Asiatica ExtractAllantoinCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenonePentylene GlycolTocopherolDisodium EDTATromethamine

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Panthenol

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Ceramide NP

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Lotus extract, traditional sedative; limited data, use as secondary functional ingredient.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

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