biotherm Biosource Purifying Foaming Cleanser Anti-Pollution
biotherm Biotherm Biosource Purifying Foaming Cleanser Anti-Pollution lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 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
- Glycerin
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Montmorillonite
- Myristic Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- Argilla
- Palmitic Acid
- Glycol Stearate
- Lauric Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Ci 77891
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Salicylic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tetrasodium Edta
- Kaolin
- Linalool
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Zinc Gluconate
- Maris Sal
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Vitreoscilla Ferment
- Ci 42090
- Ci 19140
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Hybrid soap base and amino acid surfactant system, fortified with kaolin and montmorillonite for adsorption, plus salicylic acid. Contains titanium dioxide and zinc gluconate. Ideal for oily to combination skin deep cleansing. Factory note: Blending soaps with amino surfactants requires precise pH neutralization to avoid irritation, while inorganic minerals demand thickener support to prevent sedimentation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl GlycinateLauric Acid
- PERFUMING
- Myristic Acid
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Palmitic AcidGlycol Stearate
Other ingredients
MontmorilloniteArgillaStearic AcidPotassium HydroxideCi 77891Sodium HydroxideSalicylic AcidPhenoxyethanolTetrasodium EdtaKaolinLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolGeraniolZinc GluconateMaris SalBenzyl AlcoholVitreoscilla FermentCi 42090Ci 19140Parfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Montmorillonite | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argilla | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium Edta | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Maris Sal | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Vitreoscilla Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Sodium cocoyl glycinate; mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; precipitate in hard water, use chelators
- Montmorillonite
- Not decoded yet
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Argilla
- Not decoded yet
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Glycol Stearate
- Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Tetrasodium Edta
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.
- Maris Sal
- Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Vitreoscilla Ferment
- Vitroscilla ferment, natural humectant; microbe-derived, aseptic process, low allergen risk
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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