h20 + Gel Cleanser
h20 H20+ Gel Cleanser lists 31 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Decyl Glucoside
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Glycosyl Trehalose
- Sucrose Laurate
- Trehalose
- Glycolipids
- Serine
- Alanine
- Glycine
- Arginine
- Threonine
- Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Pelargonium Graveolens Water
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Butylene Glycol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Glycol Distearate
- Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Propanediol
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- CLEANSING
- Decyl Glucoside
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Glycosyl Trehalose
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Sucrose Laurate
- HUMECTANT
- Trehalose
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Glycolipids
Other ingredients
SerineAlanineGlycineArginineThreonineAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEuphrasia Officinalis ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPelargonium Graveolens WaterHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateButylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanolGlycol DistearateCapryl/Capramidopropyl BetainePotassium HydroxidePropanediolXanthan GumSodium ChlorideGlycerinCitric AcidSodium Citrate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycosyl Trehalose | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alanine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Threonine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Euphrasia Officinalis Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.
- Glycosyl Trehalose
- Glycosylated trehalose to enhance skin tolerance and moisture retention; acts as a film former.
- Sucrose Laurate
- Sucrose laurate; mild emulsifier and detergent; used for thickening and emulsifying creams; may cause mild irritation.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Glycolipids
- Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Alanine
- Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels
- Glycine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Threonine
- Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.
- Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Mexican mint extract containing flavonoids; acts as a soothing and antioxidant adjunct, no major formulation conflicts.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
- Not decoded yet
- 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%.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Water
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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