ho-karan Ho Karan Moisturizing Cream

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. C10-18 Triglycerides
3. Pentylene Glycol
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Glycerin
8. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
9. Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
10. Oryza Sativa Starch
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Stearyl Alcohol
13. Cetearyl Glucoside
14. Parfum
15. Cannabis Sativa Herb Oil
16. Viola Tricolor Extract
17. Sodium Phytate
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Sodium Benzoate
21. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
22. Potassium Sorbate
23. Linalool
24. Glucose
25. 1,2-Hexanediol
26. Caprylyl Glycol
27. Citric Acid
28. Limonene
29. Eugenol
30. Citral
31. Tocopherol
32. Sodium Hydroxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Rich cream using light esters and hemp seed oil, enriched with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Preserved with sorbates. Suitable for dry skin needing occlusion. Formulator note: The blend of plant and synthetic oils balances texture, but the presence of hemp oil without visible robust antioxidants requires strict shelf-life monitoring.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

C10-18 TriglyceridesCetearyl AlcoholCannabis Sativa Seed OilCoco-Caprylate/Caprate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-2 StearateOryza Sativa StarchGlyceryl StearateStearyl AlcoholCetearyl GlucosideParfumCannabis Sativa Herb OilViola Tricolor ExtractSodium PhytateXanthan GumSodium HyaluronateSodium BenzoateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPotassium SorbateLinaloolGlucose1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolCitric AcidLimoneneEugenolCitralTocopherolSodium Hydroxide

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Hemp seed oil, non-psychoactive, emollient for skin and hair; high linoleic acid, needs antioxidants

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier; mild, non-ionic, suitable for O/W emulsions with good stability.

Oryza Sativa Starch

Oil-absorbing powder filler with smooth feel; potential to clog pores for oily skin; hygroscopic, store dry

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Cannabis Sativa Herb Oil

Not decoded yet

Viola Tricolor Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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%.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Glucose

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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