chamos Acacı Cica Centella Calming Ampoule

Ingredients overview

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

1. Water
2. Centella Asiatica Extract
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Glycereth-26
6. Niacinamide
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Dipropylene Glycol
9. Carbomer
10. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
11. Arginine
12. Beta-Glucan
13. Allantoin
14. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Adenosine
17. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
20. Cholesterol
21. Brassica Campestris Sterols
22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
23. Panthenol
24. Ceteth-3
25. Ceteth-5
26. Madecassoside
27. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
28. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
29. Laminaria Japonica Extract
30. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
31. Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
32. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
33. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
34. Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
35. Asiaticoside
36. Madecassic Acid
37. Asiatic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

Other ingredients

CarbomerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerArginineBeta-GlucanAllantoinHouttuynia Cordata ExtractEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilDisodium EDTACaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCholesterolBrassica Campestris SterolsHydrogenated LecithinPanthenolCeteth-3Ceteth-5MadecassosideDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePortulaca Oleracea ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractOpuntia Ficus-Indica ExtractCastanea Crenata Shell ExtractAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Beta-Glucan

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cholesterol

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

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Panthenol

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

Ceteth-3

Not decoded yet

Ceteth-5

Not decoded yet

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Persimmon leaf extract with polyphenols, soothing/antibacterial conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract

Prickly pear fruit extract used for hydration and antioxidants; verify extraction source to avoid staining

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

Castanea crenata shell extract used as a skin conditioning agent in botanical blends.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

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