miamo Derma Complex 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. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
3. Glycerin
4. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Olus Oil
7. Behenyl Alcohol
8. Cetyl Alcohol
9. Propylheptyl Caprylate
10. Hexyldecanol
11. Hexyldecyl Laurate
12. Octyldodecanol
13. Panthenol
14. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
15. Ethylhexyl Triazone
16. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
17. Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
18. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
19. Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
20. Tocopherol
21. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
22. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Bisabolol
25. Glycyrrhetinic Acid
26. Propanediol
27. Albatrellus Ovinus Extract
28. Lysine Hcl
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Sodium Gluconate
31. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Sodium Dehydroacetate
34. 1,2-Hexanediol
35. Caprylyl Glycol
36. Tropolone
37. Citric Acid
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate CitrateOlus OilCetyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Propylheptyl CaprylateHexyldecanolHexyldecyl LaurateOctyldodecanolPanthenolEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl TriazoneAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceRibes Nigrum Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractTocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateBisabololGlycyrrhetinic AcidPropanediolAlbatrellus Ovinus ExtractLysine HclSodium HyaluronateSodium GluconateSodium Stearoyl LactylateXanthan GumSodium Dehydroacetate1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolTropoloneCitric AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Glycerin

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Olus Oil

Squalane derivative or plant oil for emollience; specify exact source

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Hexyldecanol

Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation

Hexyldecyl Laurate

Hexyldeyl laurate, light emollient ester; low comedogenicity.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Panthenol

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Sunflower oil unsaponifiables; squalene, tocopherol. Lightweight antioxidant, sensitive to oxidation, store light-protected and N2 flushed.

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Plant-derived skin-conditioning extract; used at low levels, stability must be verified.

Tocopherol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

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%.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Glycyrrhizic acid; anti-inflammatory; poor water solubility, needs solubilization.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Albatrellus Ovinus Extract

Albatrellus ovinus mushroom extract for antioxidant and skin conditioning; fungal source, monitor potential allergenicity for specific groups.

Lysine Hcl

Lysine HCl, amino acid for hair and skin conditioning, reduces protein loss

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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