dermadoctor Kp Duty Lotion

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Urea
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Lactic Acid
6. Sorbitol
7. Sorbitan Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Glycolic Acid
11. Gluconolactone
12. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
13. Sodium Hydroxide
14. Lactobionic Acid
15. Salix Alba Bark Extract
16. Ceramide NP
17. Ceramide NS
18. Ceramide EOS
19. Ceramide EOP
20. Ceramide AP
21. Sphingosine
22. Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
23. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
24. Cholesterol
25. Squalene
26. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
27. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
28. Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract
29. Superoxide Dismutase
30. Tocopherol
31. Ascorbyl Palmitate
32. Glycerin
33. Propylene Glycol
34. Xanthan Gum
35. Polysorbate 60
36. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
37. Ethylhexylglycerin
38. Sodium Chloride
39. Sorbitan Isostearate
40. Ceteareth-25
41. Cetyl Alcohol
42. Behenic Acid
43. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTISTATIC

Urea

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

HUMECTANT

Sorbitol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Stearate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateGlycolic AcidGluconolactoneButyrospermum Parkii ButterSodium HydroxideLactobionic AcidSalix Alba Bark ExtractCeramide NPCeramide NSCeramide EOSCeramide EOPCeramide APSphingosineCaprooyl PhytosphingosineTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterCholesterolSqualeneCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractBoswellia Serrata Gum ExtractSuperoxide DismutaseTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateGlycerinPropylene GlycolXanthan GumPolysorbate 60Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinSodium ChlorideSorbitan IsostearateCeteareth-25Cetyl AlcoholBehenic AcidPhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Lactobionic Acid

Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Ceramide NP

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

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Ceramide EOS

Barrier-repairing ceramide, 0.1–1%; optimal with hydrated lipids, suitable for dry skin

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Sphingosine

Not decoded yet

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

Plant-derived biomimetic lipid for hair and skin conditioning.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

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

Cholesterol

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

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract

Not decoded yet

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Xanthan Gum

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

Polysorbate 60

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Ceteareth-25

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Behenic Acid

Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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