aprilskin Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser
aprilskin Aprilskin Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser lists 27 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Glycerin
- Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
- Lauramide Dea
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Sodium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- Panthenol
- Beta-Glucan
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
- Borago Officinalis Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Salicylic Acid
- Hexylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Lauroyl GlutamateLauramide Dea
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Other ingredients
Calendula Officinalis Flower WaterSodium ChlorideCitric AcidButylene GlycolPanthenolBeta-GlucanChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCentaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractBorago Officinalis ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractCalendula Officinalis FlowerCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilSalicylic AcidHexylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lauramide Dea | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/60 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta-Glucan | BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Borago Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.
- Lauramide Dea
- Cocamide DEA, foam booster/thickener; sensitizing, restricted in EU (≤0.3%); consider alternatives.
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Beta-Glucan
- Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
- Centaurea flower extract with flavonoids; astringent and conditioning, mild risk at high levels.
- Borago Officinalis Extract
- Plant extract for skin care and soothing; high levels of crude extract may sensitize.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Aromatic skin conditioning extract; contains fragrance allergens, test for sensitivity.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower
- Used for soothing and anti-inflammatory properties; traditional botanical, store to preserve activity.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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