skin-script Skin Script Ageless Hydrating Serum

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. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
3. Glycerin
4. Polysorbate 20
5. Octyldodecanol
6. Honey
7. Hyaluronic Acid
8. Phospholipids
9. Sphingolipids
10. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
11. Helianthus Annuus Extract
12. Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
13. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
14. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
15. Chondrus Crispus
16. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
17. Glucose
18. Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
19. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
20. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
21. Allantoin
22. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
23. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
24. Fructooligosaccharides
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Potassium Sorbate
27. Glyceryl Stearate
28. Dimethicone
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Cetearyl Alcohol
31. Cetearyl Glucoside
32. Caprylyl Glycol
33. Phenethyl Alcohol
34. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
35. Dextrin
36. Dicaprylyl Ether
37. Gluconolactone
38. Carbomer
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Sodium Benzoate
41. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
42. Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
43. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecanol

HUMECTANT

Honey

ANTISTATIC

Hyaluronic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

Phospholipids

Other ingredients

SphingolipidsPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Helianthus Annuus ExtractCassia Alata Leaf ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideRosa Canina Fruit OilChondrus CrispusHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesGlucoseCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractAllantoinLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilFructooligosaccharidesSodium HyaluronatePotassium SorbateGlyceryl StearateDimethiconeXanthan GumCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl GlucosideCaprylyl GlycolPhenethyl AlcoholCoco-Caprylate/CaprateDextrinDicaprylyl EtherGluconolactoneCarbomerPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinLithium Magnesium Sodium SilicateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Glycerin

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Honey

Humectant/emollient; contains sugars requiring preservation, contraindicated for bee product allergies.

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Sphingolipids

Biomimetic membrane lipids for repairing skin barrier and stratum corneum; highly effective for barrier impairment

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data

Cassia Alata Leaf Extract

Anthraquinone-containing leaf extract; astringent and skin conditioner, anthraquinones may cause photosensitivity or irritation.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Chondrus Crispus

Crisp chondrus seaweed extract; often used as thickener or skin conditioner; labeled as fragrance or conditioner, check formulation context.

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil

Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

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.

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Dimethicone

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Phenethyl Alcohol

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Dextrin

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Gluconolactone

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

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

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate

Not decoded yet

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

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