medovie Derma Cream

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. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
5. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
6. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
7. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
8. Arachidyl Alcohol
9. Xylitylglucoside
10. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
11. Rheum Tanguticum Root Extract
12. Sclerotium Gum
13. Maltodextrin
14. Behenyl Alcohol
15. Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
16. Parfum
17. Anhydroxylitol
18. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Carbomer
20. Arachidyl Glucoside
21. Sodium Hydroxide
22. Sodium Levulinate
23. Xylitol
24. Allantoin
25. Sodium Benzoate
26. Sodium Anisate
27. Tocopherol
28. O-Cymen-5-Ol
29. Potassium Sorbate
30. Phytic Acid
31. Polysorbate 60
32. Sorbitan Isostearate
33. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilDicaprylyl CarbonateArachidyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractButyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

XylitylglucosideLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractRheum Tanguticum Root ExtractSclerotium GumMaltodextrinBehenyl AlcoholDipalmitoyl HydroxyprolineParfumAnhydroxylitolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCarbomerArachidyl GlucosideSodium HydroxideSodium LevulinateXylitolAllantoinSodium BenzoateSodium AnisateTocopherolO-Cymen-5-OlPotassium SorbatePhytic AcidPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateHelianthus Annuus Seed 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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Traditional medicinal root extract for skin conditioning; verify compatibility, patch test for sensitive skin.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Rheum Tanguticum Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Sclerotium Gum

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Lipid peptide for skin conditioning; mimics ceramide function for barrier repair, prone to crystallization

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Anisate

Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.

Tocopherol

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

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

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