active-argan Active Argan Rosy Glow Stem Cell Cleanser

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
4. Rosa Gallica Flower Water
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Cocos Nucifera Oil
7. Methylpropanediol
8. Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
9. PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
10. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
11. Tocopherol
12. Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture
13. Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
14. Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Lecithin
17. Phenethyl Alcohol
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Carbomer
20. Bisabolol
21. Glyceryl Caprylate
22. Betaine
23. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
24. Xylitylglucoside
25. Anhydroxylitol
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Xylitol
28. Glycerin
29. Isomalt
30. Citric Acid
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Sodium Benzoate
34. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HAIR CONDITIONING

Cocos Nucifera Oil

增稠剂

Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

Rosa Gallica Flower WaterArgania Spinosa Kernel OilTocopherolGardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell CultureLeontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell CultureArgania Spinosa Callus Culture ExtractSodium HyaluronateLecithinPhenethyl AlcoholXanthan GumCarbomerBisabololGlyceryl CaprylateBetaineTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolSodium HydroxideXylitolGlycerinIsomaltCitric AcidEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Rosa Gallica Flower Water

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Water-soluble polymer providing slip and conditioning; biodegradable and well-compatible

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Tocopherol

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

Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture

Not decoded yet

Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture

Edelweiss meristem cell culture; claimed to promote healing and firmness; complex actives require cytotoxicity testing to rule out immunogenicity.

Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Lecithin

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

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Xanthan Gum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Xylitylglucoside

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

Anhydroxylitol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Xylitol

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

Glycerin

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

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Citric Acid

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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