aromatica Argan Intensive Hydrating 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. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Octyldodecanol
5. Niacinamide
6. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
7. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
8. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
9. Betaine
10. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
11. Usnea Barbata Extract
12. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
13. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
14. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
15. Glyceryl Stearate
16. Cetearyl Alcohol
17. Stearic Acid
18. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
19. Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil
20. Citric Acid
21. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
22. Sclerotium Gum
23. Adenosine
24. Decylene Glycol
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Hexylene Glycol
27. Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
28. Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Aqueous base with glycerin, propanediol, and niacinamide; oil phase includes argan, sunflower seed, and theobroma grandiflorum oil. Uses non-ionic emulsifiers, betaine, and alginate. Suited for dry to combination skin for intensive hydration. Factory observation: multiple volatile extracts require stability and sensitization monitoring; high argan oil levels need oxidation control.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

OctyldodecanolArgania Spinosa Kernel OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Other ingredients

BetaineZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterLimnanthes Alba Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidSodium Lauroyl GlutamateCalophyllum Tacamahaca Seed OilCitric AcidAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilSclerotium GumAdenosineDecylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolTamarindus Indica Seed PolysaccharidePogostemon Cablin Oil

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

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

Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Decylene Glycol

Multi-functional thickener and preservative booster, 0.1–0.5%; low viscosity, good compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide

Natural film-forming humectant, 0.1–1%; thickener, prone to oxidation, keep away from light

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

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