By Ecom Heartleaf Blackhead Cleaner

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. Tromethamine
3. Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
4. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
5. Laminaria Japonica Extract
6. Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
7. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
8. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
9. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
10. Salix Alba Bark Extract
11. Centella Asiatica Extract
12. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
13. Pteris Multifida Extract
14. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
15. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
16. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
17. Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
18. Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
19. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
20. Piper Methysticum Leaf/root/stem Extract
21. Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
22. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
23. Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
24. Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
25. Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
26. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
27. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
28. Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
29. Mentha Piperita Oil
30. Hydrogenated lecithin
31. Sodium Hyaluronate
32. Soluble collagen
33. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
34. Methylpropanediol
35. Glycerin
36. Sodium chloride
37. Butylene Glycol
38. Beta-Glucan
39. Polyquaternium-51
40. Fructo-Oligosaccharides
41. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
42. Mannitol
43. Bromelain
44. Xanthan Gum
45. Papain
46. Maltodextrin
47. Alcohol
48. Lecithin
49. Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
50. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
51. 1,2-Hexanediol
52. Phenoxyethanol
53. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

CLEANSING

Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING

Houttuynia Cordata ExtractEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

SKIN PROTECTING

Laminaria Japonica Extract

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

FRAGRANCE

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

Anthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractPteris Multifida ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractMonarda Didyma Leaf ExtractCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/root/stem ExtractPanax Ginseng Berry ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractPueraria Thunbergiana Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractPersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractMentha Piperita OilHydrogenated lecithinSodium HyaluronateSoluble collagenAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceMethylpropanediolGlycerinSodium chlorideButylene GlycolBeta-GlucanPolyquaternium-51Fructo-OligosaccharidesHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidMannitolBromelainXanthan GumPapainMaltodextrinAlcoholLecithinPistacia Lentiscus GumPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil1,2-HexanediolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer

Mild amphoteric/nonionic surfactant for cleansing/foaming; low irritation, pediatric safe.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Eclipta prostrata leaf extract; polyphenols, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and soothing, stable in water, batch color variability

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Pteris Multifida Extract

Not decoded yet

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract

Bee balm leaf extract with menthol; cooling effect, high concentration may irritate sensitive skin

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract

Job's tear seed extract; traditionally used for skin conditioning and reducing roughness, containing sterols and polysaccharides.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Piper Methysticum Leaf/root/stem Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning; some claim soothing, test on sensitive skin.

Panax Ginseng Berry Extract

Ginseng berry extract with saponins for antioxidant and protection; low concentration, auxiliary active.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Paeon lactiflora root extract with paeoniflorin; 0.1–1%, skin conditioning; watch oxidizers.

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk

Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract

Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Extract with cooling scent and conditioning; contains essential oil, potential allergen, control dose

Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract

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

Mentha Piperita Oil

Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Soluble collagen

Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Methylpropanediol

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

Glycerin

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

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Butylene Glycol

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Fructo-Oligosaccharides

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Bromelain

Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids

Xanthan Gum

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

Papain

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

Maltodextrin

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Lecithin

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

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Frankincense resin for film formation and fragrance; natural source, high doses may sensitize

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

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