avya Anti-aging Power Serum

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Water
3. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
4. PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate
5. Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
6. Verbena Officinalis Extract
7. Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
10. Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Acetyl Glucosamine
13. Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
14. Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
15. Salicylic Acid
16. Niacinamide
17. Yeast Extract
18. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
19. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
20. Tetrahydrocurcumin
21. Carnitine Hcl
22. Glutathione
23. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
24. Tocopherol
25. Retinyl Palmitate
26. Polysorbate 20
27. Triolein
28. Lecithin
29. Linoleic Acid
30. Palmitic Acid
31. Oleic Acid
32. Stearic Acid
33. Hydroxyproline
34. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
35. Lysolecithin
36. Sclerotium Gum
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Pullulan
39. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
40. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
41. Fragrance
42. Propanediol
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

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

Formulation view This anti-aging serum uses aloe vera juice and water as the base, featuring acetyl hexapeptide-8 and diverse botanical extracts. The active matrix includes retinyl palmitate, ethyl ascorbate, and glutathione for antioxidant benefits. Contains salicylic acid, requiring caution for sensitive skin. Formulator's note: The complex active mix requires strict pH control; the aloe base presents preservation challenges, necessitating robust microbial control.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Sodium Hyaluronate

SKIN PROTECTING

Lens Esculenta Seed Extract

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ASTRINGENT

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

Verbena Officinalis ExtractLindera Strychnifolia Root ExtractAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root ExtractAcetyl GlucosaminePhytosteryl Canola GlyceridesCitrus Reticulata Peel ExtractSalicylic AcidNiacinamideYeast ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractTetrahydrocurcuminCarnitine HclGlutathioneEthyl Ascorbic AcidTocopherolRetinyl PalmitatePolysorbate 20TrioleinLecithinLinoleic AcidPalmitic AcidOleic AcidStearic AcidHydroxyprolineHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateLysolecithinSclerotium GumXanthan GumPullulanCitrus Grandis Peel OilVanilla Planifolia Fruit OilFragrancePropanediolEthylhexylglycerinPotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Water

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

Water-soluble emulsifier/thickener, mild, good oil compatibility

Lens Esculenta Seed Extract

Lentil seed extract with proteins; provides skin protection and conditioning

Verbena Officinalis Extract

Not decoded yet

Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Lycium barbarum extract; astringent and conditioner. Use at 1-2%; contains polysaccharides and antioxidants.

Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides

Phytosterol canola glycerides, support barrier repair and moisture, stabilize lipid membrane

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract containing photosensitizing compounds; handle with care to avoid photo-reactions, subject to EU restrictions.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Niacinamide

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

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity

Tetrahydrocurcumin

Tetrahydrocurcumin

Carnitine Hcl

Not decoded yet

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ethyl ascorbic acid, lipophilic Vit C derivative, antioxidant/whitening; more stable than L-AA, for oil phases

Tocopherol

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Triolein

Triolein (glyceryl trioleate), liquid emollient; greasy, prone to rancidity, store cool with antioxidants.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Hydroxyproline

Amino acid derivative for humectancy and skin conditioning; supports collagen metabolism, water-soluble, gentle

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Xanthan Gum

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil

Not decoded yet

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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