VLCC Natural Sciences Chamomile & Tea Tree Neem Face Wash

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. Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate
3. Acrylates Copolymer
4. Betaine
5. Glycerine
6. Azadirachta indica
7. Tea tree oil
8. Chamomilla Recutita Oil
9. Carrot Extract
10. PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
11. Potassium Hydroxide
12. Triclosan
13. Allantoin
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Methylparaben
16. Ethylparaben
17. Butylparaben
18. Propylparaben
19. EDTA
20. CI 42090
21. CI 19140
22. Perfume

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

表面活性剂-清洁剂

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate

ANTISTATIC

Acrylates Copolymer

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

保湿剂

Glycerine

皮肤调理剂

Tea tree oil

FRAGRANCE

Chamomilla Recutita Oil

着色剂

Carrot Extract

Other ingredients

Azadirachta indicaPEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OILPotassium HydroxideTriclosanAllantoinPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenEthylparabenButylparabenPropylparabenEDTACI 42090CI 19140Perfume

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate

Anionic foaming cleaner, stronger than SLS, good degreasing; limit concentration for dry or sensitive hair

Acrylates Copolymer

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

Betaine

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

Glycerine

Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.

Azadirachta indica

Not decoded yet

Tea tree oil

Botanical essential oil, antibacterial and oil control; contains camphor, high concentrations may sensitize or irritate

Chamomilla Recutita Oil

Chamomile essential oil used for fragrance and soothing; contains volatiles, check for sensitives at high levels.

Carrot Extract

Carrot extract, beta-carotene source for color/antioxidant; oil-soluble, needs emulsification, color unstable

PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Not decoded yet

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Triclosan

Antibacterial preservative, EU restricted; known allergen, banned in some regions, compliance check needed.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

CI 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

CI 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.