illiyoon MD Red Itch Cure Balm

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. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Squalane
5. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
6. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
7. Diisostearyl Malate
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Arachidyl Alcohol
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. 1,2-Hexanediol
14. Behenyl Alcohol
15. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
16. Panthenol
17. Cetearyl Olivate
18. Arachidyl Glucoside
19. Sorbitan Olivate
20. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
22. Glyceryl Caprylate
23. Panax Ginseng Root Water
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Sorbitan Isostearate
27. Glycerin
28. Glucose
29. Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
30. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
31. Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
32. Glycine Max Oil
33. Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA
34. Cholesterol
35. Oenothera Biennis Oil
36. Tocopherol
37. Stearic Acid
38. Palmitic Acid
39. Ceramide NP
40. Phytosphingosine
41. Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
42. Hydrogenated Lecithin
43. Canola Oil
44. Myristic Acid
45. Arachidic Acid
46. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualanePentaerythrityl TetraisostearateDiisostearyl Malate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl DimethiconeCetearyl AlcoholArachidyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate1,2-HexanediolBehenyl AlcoholAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPanthenolCetearyl OlivateArachidyl GlucosideSorbitan OlivateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium Stearoyl GlutamateGlyceryl CaprylatePanax Ginseng Root WaterDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinSorbitan IsostearateGlycerinGlucoseBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractGlycine Max OilHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEACholesterolOenothera Biennis OilTocopherolStearic AcidPalmitic AcidCeramide NPPhytosphingosinePerilla Ocymoides Seed ExtractHydrogenated LecithinCanola OilMyristic AcidArachidic AcidRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone

Modified silicone emulsifier/emollient; improves oil-water stability and skin luster with a smooth texture.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Arachidyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Panthenol

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Arachidyl Glucoside

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

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Panax Ginseng Root Water

Ginseng root aqueous extract with ginsenosides for skin/hair conditioning; complex actives.

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Glycerin

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

Glucose

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

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Arctic licorice root extract used for skin conditioning; a traditional botanical, monitor for potential plant sensitization.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Botanical humectant; soothing; requires preservative; high-concentration allergen risk.

Glycine Max Oil

Botanical base oil for emolliency; sensitive skin requires patch testing first.

Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA

Bio-inspired lipid emulsifier/conditioner providing smooth feel; ester-based surfactant.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Tocopherol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Ceramide NP

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

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract

Perilla seed extract, rich in antioxidants; botanical, high levels may cloud, check compatibility stability

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Canola Oil

Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Arachidic Acid

C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

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