kaya Purifying Cleanser
kaya Kaya Purifying Cleanser lists 16 ingredients on its label, 14 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
- PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate
- Triethanolamine
- Salicylic Acid
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Fragrance
- Methyl Paraben
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Disodium EDTA
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains sulfatesContains PEGContains siliconesContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabens
Formulation view Soap-based cleanser with sodium lauryl ether sulfate as the primary surfactant, buffered by cocamidopropyl betaine. Includes salicylic acid for exfoliation and oil control, and PEG/PPG emulsifiers for texture. Preserved with DMDM hydantoin and methylparaben. Ideal for oily, thick-skinned types. The formulator observes the classic sulfate system paired with lipophilic acids targets strong cleansing and clogged pores, but the formaldehyde-releasing preservative may pose sensitivity risks.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- 表面活性剂-清洁剂
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate CopolymerSodium PEG-7 Olive Oil CarboxylateGlycerinDmdm HydantoinFragranceMethyl ParabenGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideDisodium EDTA
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate | 表面活性剂-清洁剂,表面活性剂-增泡剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Methyl Paraben | 防腐剂 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate
- Anionic foaming cleaner, stronger than SLS, good degreasing; limit concentration for dry or sensitive hair
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate
- Light emulsifier to reduce viscosity; PEG/PPG chain; check compatibility with strong acids
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- Olive oil PEG-7 esters, gentle emulsifier and emollient containing PEG structure; suitable for creams, monitor PEG allergens and contamination.
- Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Methyl Paraben
- Effective water-soluble preservative; generally safe at low concentrations, may cause sensitivity in susceptible individuals.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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