aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water

Ingredients overview

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Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Niacinamide
3. Betaine
4. Glycerin
5. Methylpropanediol
6. Xylitylglucoside
7. Anhydroxylitol
8. Isononyl Isononanoate
9. Xylitol
10. Dimethicone
11. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
12. Sclerotium Gum
13. Xanthan Gum
14. Ethylhexylglycerin
15. Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Lecithin
19. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
20. Butylene Glycol
21. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
22. Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
23. Aspergillus Ferment
24. Maltodextrin
25. 1,2-Hexanediol
26. Ceramide 3
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Lactobacillus
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Glucose
31. Chondrus Crispus Extract
32. Hyaluronic Acid
33. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
34. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
35. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
36. Potassium Hyaluronate
37. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
38. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
39. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

HUMECTANT

XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

Other ingredients

XylitolDimethiconeSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateSclerotium GumXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinOctadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium HyaluronateDisodium EDTALecithinPEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateButylene GlycolAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharidePolymnia Sonchifolia Root JuiceAspergillus FermentMaltodextrin1,2-HexanediolCeramide 3Xanthan GumLactobacillusCaprylyl GlycolGlucoseChondrus Crispus ExtractHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Glycerin

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

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.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Xylitol

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Lipophilic antioxidant for oil phases; protects against oxidation.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Butylene Glycol

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

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

Jerusalem artichoke root juice, rich in polysaccharides, moisturiser; natural, prone to spoilage, needs preservatives

Aspergillus Ferment

Aspergillus ferment extract; skin conditioner rich in polysaccharides; potential allergen, buffer formulation

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Xanthan Gum

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

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus derivatives for skin conditioning; verify fermentation purity and safety.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glucose

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

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Potassium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic salt, excellent humectant; efficacy varies with MW, best with occlusive base

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Phenoxyethanol

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

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