DHC acne control fresh foaming wash
DHC dhc acne control fresh foaming wash lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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/Aqua/Eau
- Glycerin
- Myristic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Lauric Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Polysorbate 65
- Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
- Phenoxyethanol
- Beeswax
- Butylene Glycol
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- O-Cymen-5-Ol
- Yogurt Filtrate
- Citric Acid
- Royal Jelly Extract
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Saponification base with fatty acids neutralized by KO, modified for mildness. Beeswax adds occlusion; Scutellaria and Houttuynia extracts soothe. Suited for oily, acne-prone skin. Factory view: High hardness requires strict pH and lauric acid control to prevent dryness.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- PERFUMING
- Myristic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Stearic AcidLauric AcidSodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Polysorbate 65Tetrahydroxypropyl EthylenediaminePhenoxyethanolBeeswaxButylene GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilO-Cymen-5-OlYogurt FiltrateCitric AcidRoyal Jelly ExtractCymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 65 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Beeswax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| O-Cymen-5-Ol | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/38 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Yogurt Filtrate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Royal Jelly Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
- Betaine-based anionic surfactant with mild cleansing and fine foam; common in amino acid cleansers
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Polysorbate 65
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
- Chelating agent to bind metal ions; 0.1–0.5%, water-soluble, synergizes with EDTA, prevents oxidation
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Beeswax
- Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.
- O-Cymen-5-Ol
- Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.
- Yogurt Filtrate
- Yogurt filtrate with bacterial metabolites; moisturizing, animal-derived, pay attention to preservation
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Royal Jelly Extract
- Royal jelly extract for skin conditioning; contains animal proteins, contraindicated for bee allergies
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract
- Lemongrass extract with antioxidant and antibacterial potential; check volatility and photosensitivity.
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
- Glycine Soja Seed Extract
- Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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