dermalogica (德美乐嘉) daily microfoliant 成份

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. Microcrystalline Cellulose
2. Magnesium oxide
3. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
4. Colloidal oatmeal
5. Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
6. Sodium lauroyl glutamate
7. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
8. Oryza sativa Starch
9. Hydrogenated coconut acid
10. Allantoin
11. Papain
12. Salicylic Acid
13. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
14. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
15. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
16. PCA
17. Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
18. Cyclodextrin
19. Sodium isethionate
20. Lauryl Methacrylate Glycol Dimethacrylate Copolymer
21. Maltodextrin
22. Tea tree leaf oil
23. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
24. Sodium Dehydroacetate
25. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether
26. Water
27. Limonene
28. Citric Acid

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ABRASIVE

Microcrystalline CelluloseColloidal oatmeal

ABSORBENT

Magnesium oxideOryza sativa Starch

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateDisodium lauryl sulfosuccinate

ANTISTATIC

Sodium lauroyl glutamate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Other ingredients

Hydrogenated coconut acidAllantoinPapainSalicylic AcidGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPCAPopulus Tremuloides Bark ExtractCyclodextrinSodium isethionateLauryl Methacrylate Glycol Dimethacrylate CopolymerMaltodextrinTea tree leaf oilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilSodium DehydroacetateHydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl EtherWaterLimoneneCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Magnesium oxide

Absorbent, buffer, non-comedogenic, non-irritating.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Colloidal oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal; absorbs oil, soothes, mild exfoliation; allergen filtering required, suits barrier repair

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate

Mild anionic cleanser and foaming agent for gentle, low-irritation formulations.

Sodium lauroyl glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Oryza sativa Starch

Oil-absorbing powder filler with smooth feel; potential to clog pores for oily skin; hygroscopic, store dry

Hydrogenated coconut acid

Hydrogenated saturated fatty acid for emulsification and skin conditioning; coconut-derived, low irritancy.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Papain

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

PCA

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Quaking aspen bark extract containing salicylates; offers sebum control and antibacterial properties; suitable for oily skin.

Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances

Sodium isethionate

Mild surfactant with low foam but good cleaning; ideal for sensitive-skin cleansers.

Lauryl Methacrylate Glycol Dimethacrylate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

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

Tea tree leaf oil

Tea tree essential oil, antibacterial; 0.5–2% dilution, sensitization, avoid in pregnancy

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether

Not decoded yet

Water

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citric Acid

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