oskia Super 16 Serum

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. Aqua
2. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Bakuchiol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Dimethyl Sulfone
8. Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
9. Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
10. Chondrus Crispus Extract
11. Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
12. Crithmum Maritimum Extract
13. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Dry Matter
16. Retinyl Palmitate
17. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
18. Disodium Edta
19. Glucose
20. Glyceryl Linoleate
21. Glyceryl Linolenate
22. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
23. Lecithin
24. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
25. Sodium Lactate
26. Sodium Pca
27. Sorbitol
28. Tocopherol
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Phenethyl Alcohol
34. Phenoxyethanol
35. Citronellol
36. Geraniol
37. Linalool

Highlights

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

Formulation view Emulsified serum using sunflower oil and bakuchiol as a retinol alternative. Contains apple stem cell culture and crithmum extract, with DMS for penetration. Suitable for those seeking natural anti-aging without retinoid irritation. Factory note: The natural oil base requires careful handling of bakuchiol oxidation and compatibility with complex botanical extracts.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaDimethyl Sulfone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIMICROBIAL

Bakuchiol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN PROTECTING

Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

Other ingredients

Lupinus Albus Seed ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture FiltrateCrithmum Maritimum ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractSodium HyaluronateOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Dry MatterRetinyl PalmitateRosa Damascena Flower OilDisodium EdtaGlucoseGlyceryl LinoleateGlyceryl LinolenateInulin Lauryl CarbamateLecithinSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium LactateSodium PcaSorbitolTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPhenethyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolCitronellolGeraniolLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

Boerhavia diffusa root extract; saponin-rich, 0.1–0.5% for skin repair, patch test, water phase

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Botanical skin conditioning agent; rich in proteins and polyphenols, suits dry or barrier-compromised skin

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Dry Matter

Not decoded yet

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Disodium Edta

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

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Glyceryl Linoleate

Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants

Glyceryl Linolenate

Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Lecithin

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Phenoxyethanol

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

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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