dmk Mediterranean Pearls Foaming Cleanser

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. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3. Decyl Glucoside
4. Acrylates Copolymer
5. Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
6. Glycerin
7. Cellulose
8. Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
9. Beta-Glucan
10. Xanthan Gum
11. Methyl Gluceth-20
12. Tetrasodium EDTA
13. Pectin
14. Xylitylglucoside
15. Anhydroxylitol
16. Panthenol
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Xylitol
19. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Panthenyl Triacetate
22. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
23. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
24. Sodium Hydroxide
25. Anthocyanins
26. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
27. Hydroxypropylcellulose
28. Sodium Bicarbonate
29. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
30. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
31. Quercus Alba Bark Extract
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Chlorphenesin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl BetaineAcrylates Copolymer

CLEANSING

Decyl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl Glycinate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Cellulose

BULKING

Beta-Glucan

Other ingredients

Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil CarboxylateXanthan GumMethyl Gluceth-20Tetrasodium EDTAPectinXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolPanthenolTocopheryl AcetateXylitolPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilEthylhexylglycerinPanthenyl TriacetateOlea Europaea Fruit OilRicinus Communis Seed OilSodium HydroxideAnthocyaninsCurcuma Longa Root ExtractHydroxypropylcelluloseSodium BicarbonateArctium Lappa Root ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractQuercus Alba Bark ExtractPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Sodium cocoyl glycinate; mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; precipitate in hard water, use chelators

Glycerin

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

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate

Not decoded yet

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Xanthan Gum

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Pectin

Natural polysaccharide binder/stabilizer for gels; incompatible with cationics

Xylitylglucoside

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

Anhydroxylitol

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

Panthenol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xylitol

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

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Panthenyl Triacetate

Panthenyl triacetate, antistatic and hair conditioning; hydrolyzes to panthenol

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Anthocyanins

Natural pigment, oxidation-prone, use with light protection and acid

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Hydroxypropylcellulose

Hydroxypropylcellulose, water-soluble polymer for gels and powder dispersion; low irritancy, good biocompatibility; may feel tacky at high levels.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Quercus Alba Bark Extract

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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