eltamd Moisture-Rich Body Creme

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. Purified Water
2. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Cetyl Alcohol
6. Stearic Acid
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
10. Dimethicone
11. Niacinamide
12. Ceramide NP
13. Isocetyl Alcohol
14. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15. Xylitylglucoside
16. Hyaluronic Acid
17. Squalane
18. Anhydroxylitol
19. PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
20. Polyisobutene
21. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
22. Bromelain
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Xylitol
25. Ficin
26. Glutamine
27. Biotin
28. Proline
29. Carbomer
30. Citric Acid
31. Sodium Hydroxide
32. Butylene Glycol
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Farnesol
35. Sodium Bisulfite
36. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl IsononanoateCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Mangifera Indica Seed ButterDimethiconeNiacinamideCeramide NPIsocetyl AlcoholHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerXylitylglucosideHyaluronic AcidSqualaneAnhydroxylitolPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherPolyisobuteneActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractBromelainTocopheryl AcetateXylitolFicinGlutamineBiotinProlineCarbomerCitric AcidSodium HydroxideButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolFarnesolSodium BisulfiteDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Light synthetic ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; low irritation, non-comedogenic

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Dimethicone

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

Niacinamide

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

Ceramide NP

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

Isocetyl Alcohol

C14 linear fatty alcohol, emollient and viscosity adjuster, moderate levels aid emulsification

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

PEG-containing non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; monitor PEG contamination and sensitive skin compatibility.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Bromelain

Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Ficin

Papain, exfoliating enzyme, control pH and concentration, caution for protein sensitivity.

Glutamine

Amino acid used for hair and skin conditioning; offers antistatic and moisturizing synergy.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Butylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Sodium Bisulfite

Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use

Disodium EDTA

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

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