hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil (PHA)

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. Glycine Soja Oil
2. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3. Triethylhexanoin
4. PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
5. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
9. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
10. Tocopheryl Linoleate
11. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
12. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
13. Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
14. Water
15. Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
16. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
17. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
18. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
19. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
20. Gluconolactone
21. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
22. Squalane
23. Camellia Kissi Seed Oil
24. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
25. Butylene Glycol
26. Allantoin
27. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
28. Glycerin
29. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
30. Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
31. Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
32. Oxygen
33. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
34. Pentylene Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glycine Soja OilEthylhexyl PalmitatePEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

HAIR CONDITIONING

Triethylhexanoin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopheryl LinoleateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia OilPelargonium Graveolens OilWaterCanarium Luzonicum Gum NonvolatilesRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilGluconolactonePrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilSqualaneCamellia Kissi Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilButylene GlycolAllantoinMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilGlycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCamellia Japonica Flower ExtractRhus Semialata Gall ExtractOxygenNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractPentylene Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; prone to oil contamination.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Litsaea cubeba fruit oil; distinct aroma, potential irritant; use as essential oil, label fully.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Tocopheryl Linoleate

Vitamin E linoleate antioxidant and humectant; oil-soluble, oxidizes easily; use chelators and protect from light

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.

Water

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

Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles

Canarium Luzonicum gum non-volatiles, fragrance and conditioner, resinous.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Camellia Kissi Seed Oil

Camellia kissi seed oil; unsaturated fatty acids for emollience and conditioning; low comedogenic, suits dry skin

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Butylene Glycol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Glycerin

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Camellia extract for skin emollience; typically a minor conditioning ingredient.

Rhus Semialata Gall Extract

Not decoded yet

Oxygen

Oxygen in O₂-pump formats; requires inert packing; not a typical formulation ingredient.

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

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