hobe-labs Hobe Labs Energizer
hobe-labs Hobe Labs Energizer lists 34 ingredients on its label, 28 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
- Sucrose
- Panthenol
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
- Allantoin
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
- Juniperus Sabina I
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Yucca Schidigera Leaf Extract
- Simmondsia Chinensis
- Mel
- Yeast
- Citric Acid
- Thiamin Hydrochloride
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ammonium Phosphate
- Cocamide MEA
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Polysorbate 20
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Ammonium Sulfate
- Triethylene Glycol
- Propylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEG
Formulation view Water-based formula with panthenol and hydrolyzed wheat protein. Contains plant extracts like tea tree and rosemary. Suitable for scalp care. Formulators note protein allergenicity; caution advised for sensitive skin to avoid metal ion interference.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Sucrose
- ANTISTATIC
- PanthenolHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hydrolyzed Wheat StarchAllantoinAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Other ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractFucus Vesiculosus ExtractJuniperus Sabina IRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractUrtica Dioica Leaf ExtractYucca Schidigera Leaf ExtractSimmondsia ChinensisMelYeastCitric AcidThiamin HydrochloridePotassium SorbateAmmonium PhosphateCocamide MEASodium Laureth SulfatePolysorbate 20Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium MetabisulfiteAmmonium SulfateTriethylene GlycolPropylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 | Green |
| Fucus Vesiculosus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Juniperus Sabina I | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Yucca Schidigera Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simmondsia Chinensis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mel | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | — | Green |
| Yeast | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Thiamin Hydrochloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Ammonium Phosphate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cocamide MEA | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 | Yellow |
| Ammonium Sulfate | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 | Green |
| Triethylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
- Hydrolyzed wheat starch for moisture and viscosity; gluten-derived, caution for gluten-sensitive or allergic populations.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- Neem leaf extract; skin conditioning and antioxidant properties; note botanical extract variability.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity
- Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
- Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.
- Juniperus Sabina I
- Not decoded yet
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skin
- Yucca Schidigera Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Simmondsia Chinensis
- Not decoded yet
- Mel
- Humectant and emollient; contains minor aldehydes, caution for sensitive skin
- Yeast
- Not decoded yet
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Thiamin Hydrochloride
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ammonium Phosphate
- Not decoded yet
- Cocamide MEA
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Ammonium Sulfate
- Inorganic salt used as a rheology modifier to regulate micellar or ionic surfactant systems.
- Triethylene Glycol
- Polyol viscosity regulator and fragrance carrier at 5-15%; avoid excessive stacking with other glycols to manage viscosity.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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