benton Fermentation Essence (Discontinued)

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. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
2. Aqua
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Glycerin
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Bifida Ferment Lysate
8. Ceramide NP
9. Althaea Rosea Root Extract
10. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
11. Betaine
12. Panthenol
13. Allantoin
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. SH-Oligopeptide-1
16. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
17. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
18. Usnea Barbata Extract
19. Adenosine
20. Arginine
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
23. Polysorbate 20
24. Lecithin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateButylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolBifida Ferment Lysate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Ceramide NP

Other ingredients

Althaea Rosea Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBetainePanthenolAllantoinSodium HyaluronateSH-Oligopeptide-1Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractAdenosineArginineXanthan GumHydrogenated LecithinPolysorbate 20Lecithin

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Ingredients explained

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Althaea Rosea Root Extract

Humectant rich in polysaccharides; soothes dry skin with mucilage

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Betaine

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

SH-Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic short oligopeptide for skin conditioning; generally low irritancy and comedogenicity

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

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

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Usnea Barbata Extract

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

Adenosine

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Lecithin

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

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