Clayge Sea Mud Gentle Cleansing Gel

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. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
3. Pentylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Bentonite
6. Phonolite
7. Vinegar
8. Trisodium ascorbyl palmitate phosphate
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Hyaluronate
11. Ceramide EOP
12. Ceramide NP
13. Ceramide AP
14. Hydrolyzed collagen
15. Hydrolyzed Placental Extract
16. Protein
17. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
18. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
19. Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
20. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
21. Vaccinium myrtillus
22. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
23. Glycyrrhiza
24. Licorice Root Extract
25. or Licorice Root Extract
26. Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
27. Charcoal powder
28. Onsen-Sui
29. Arbutin
30. Papain
31. Phytosphingosine
32. Sodium lauroyl lactylate
33. Sodium bicarbonate
34. Sodium metaphosphate
35. Carbomer
36. Dextrin
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Cholesterol
39. Potassium Hydroxide
40. Phenoxyethanol
41. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Bentonite

NOT REPORTED

Vinegar

ANTIOXIDANT

Trisodium ascorbyl palmitate phosphate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

PhonoliteHyaluronateCeramide EOPCeramide NPCeramide APHydrolyzed collagenHydrolyzed Placental ExtractProteinPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCitrus Junos Fruit ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractVaccinium myrtillusHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhizaLicorice Root Extractor Licorice Root ExtractLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment FiltrateCharcoal powderOnsen-SuiArbutinPapainPhytosphingosineSodium lauroyl lactylateSodium bicarbonateSodium metaphosphateCarbomerDextrinXanthan GumCholesterolPotassium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Phonolite

Not decoded yet

Vinegar

Vinegar containing acetic acid; low pH, use in trace amounts only

Trisodium ascorbyl palmitate phosphate

Water-soluble antioxidant derivative; gentle conditioning, add to aqueous phase

Butylene Glycol

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

Hyaluronate

Not decoded yet

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Ceramide NP

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

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Hydrolyzed collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Hydrolyzed Placental Extract

Not decoded yet

Protein

Not decoded yet

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Yuzu peel extract; provides antioxidants, low concentration reduces photosensitivity risk.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Vaccinium myrtillus

Not decoded yet

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Glycyrrhiza

Not decoded yet

Licorice Root Extract

Used for brightening, soothing, and antioxidant effects; botanical extract, combine with sunscreen for optimal brightening.

or Licorice Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Charcoal powder

Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.

Onsen-Sui

Onsen hot spring water with minerals; mineral content varies, verify heavy metal levels.

Arbutin

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

Papain

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

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage

Sodium metaphosphate

Sodium metaphosphate; buffer and chelating agent; good water solubility, strongly alkaline, precise dosing required

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Xanthan Gum

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components