vt-cosmetics VT Cica 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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Dimethicone
5. PEG -8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
6. Asiaticoside
7. Asiatic Acid
8. Centella Asiatica Extract
9. Madecassoside
10. Madecassic Acid
11. Propolis Extract
12. Panthenol
13. Beta-Glucan
14. Ceramide NP
15. Hydrogenated Lecithin
16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
18. Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract
19. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
20. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
21. Cetearyl Olivate
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Sorbitan Olivate
24. Tromethamine
25. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
26. Beeswax
27. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
28. Alcohol
29. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
30. Theobroma Cacao Extract
31. Sodium Hyaluronate
32. Dextrin
33. Benzophenone-5
34. Disodium EDTA
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Chlorphenesin
37. Caprylyl Glycol
38. Ethylhexylglycerin
39. 1,2-Hexanediol
40. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view A water-based cream featuring Centella triterpenes, Ceramide NP, and Propolis extract for barrier repair. It includes Glycerin and Butylene Glycol for hydration. Suitable for damaged or sensitive skin. Note: The inclusion of Alcohol and Fragrance may be irritating for hyper-sensitive skin, despite the soothing botanicals.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTIOXIDANT

AsiaticosideMadecassoside

SKIN CONDITIONING

Asiatic Acid

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

Other ingredients

PEG -8 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesMadecassic AcidPropolis ExtractPanthenolBeta-GlucanCeramide NPHydrogenated LecithinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractCinnamomum Camphora Leaf ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCetyl EthylhexanoateCetearyl OlivateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSorbitan OlivateTromethamineAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerBeeswaxMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractAlcoholMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractTheobroma Cacao ExtractSodium HyaluronateDextrinBenzophenone-5Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin1,2-HexanediolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG -8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Not decoded yet

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

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.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.

Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Benzophenone-5

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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