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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. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
2. Water
3. Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
4. Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
5. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
6. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
7. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
8. Sodium Chloride
9. PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
10. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
13. Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
14. Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
15. Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
16. Centella Asiatica Extract
17. Betula Alba Bud Extract
18. Corylus Avellana Bud Extract
19. Olea Europaea Bud Extract
20. Juglans Regia Leaf Extract
21. 1,2-Hexanediol
22. Potassium Hydroxide
23. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
24. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
25. Isostearic Acid
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Sodium Benzoate
28. Citric Acid
29. Propanediol
30. Glycerin
31. Alcohol
32. Butylene Glycol
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Phenoxyethanol
35. Fragrance
36. Benzyl Salicylate
37. Hexyl Cinnamal
38. Citronellol
39. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
40. Eugenol
41. Amyl Cinnamal

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol

Formulation view Amino acid surfactant core with betaines for gentle cleansing and foam. Gel former provides transparency, enriched with blue thistle oil and botanicals for post-wash moisture. Preserved with sodium benzoate and 1,2-hexanediol. Suitable for sensitive skin daily use. Factory view: Gel viscosity is shear-sensitive; filling requires pressure control to prevent flow issues.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

CLEANSING

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

BULKING

Sodium Chloride

Other ingredients

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl PalmateOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed OilSodium HyaluronateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit ExtractCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractBetula Alba Bud ExtractCorylus Avellana Bud ExtractOlea Europaea Bud ExtractJuglans Regia Leaf Extract1,2-HexanediolPotassium HydroxidePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateIsostearic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoateCitric AcidPropanediolGlycerinAlcoholButylene GlycolDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolFragranceBenzyl SalicylateHexyl CinnamalCitronellolButylphenyl MethylpropionalEugenolAmyl Cinnamal

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Ingredients explained

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Prickly pear extract; traditional humectant/soother; no published irritant/comedogenic data

Water

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

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Amino acid surfactant for mild cleansing; fine foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and baby products

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer thickener at 0.5–2%; incompatible with cationics, dilute first, PEG-modified

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

High MW PEG derivative for cleansing; water-soluble, smooth feel.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil

Prickly pear seed oil; rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid; emollient; oxidation-prone, store away from light

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

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

Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract

Citrus Medica Limonum fruit extract for scent and phenolics; contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, use cautiously in daytime products.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract

Lime fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains photosensitizing furocoumarins/allergens, limit concentration, avoid sun exposure.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Betula Alba Bud Extract

Birch bud extract, 0.1-1% typical; low irritancy, birch/grass-pollen cross-sensitivity caution

Corylus Avellana Bud Extract

Hazel bud extract, 0.1-0.5% typical; nut-allergy caution

Olea Europaea Bud Extract

Olive bud extract, 0.1-1% typical; olive-oil base is comedogenic, limit in oily/acne-prone skin

Juglans Regia Leaf Extract

Walnut leaf extract, 0.5-2% typical; astringent/abrasive, avoid on sensitive skin, nut-allergy caution

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Potassium Hydroxide

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

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

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Citric Acid

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

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

Alcohol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

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