biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2. Glycerin
3. Water/Aqua/Eau
4. Squalane
5. Hydrogenated Farnesene
6. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
7. Sucrose Laurate
8. Sucrose Stearate
9. Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
10. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
11. Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
12. Lactobacillus
13. Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
14. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
15. Acacia Senegal Gum
16. Helianthus Annuus Extract
17. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
18. Sucrose Palmitate
19. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
20. Phenethyl Alcohol
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Maltodextrin
23. Tocopherol
24. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Formulation view A surfactant-free jelly cleanser based on light triglycerides and squalane to prevent post-wash tightness. Sodium cocoyl isethionate and sucrate esters provide mild, low-irritation lather. Elderberry extract and Lactobacillus support the microbiome, paired with prebiotics for barrier health. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerine, avoiding traditional irritants. Ideal for sensitive skin and those seeking a minimalist routine.

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneHydrogenated FarneseneSucrose LaurateSucrose Stearate

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Other ingredients

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root JuiceAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideSambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractLactobacillusIpomoea Batatas Root ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractAcacia Senegal GumHelianthus Annuus ExtractCaprylhydroxamic AcidSucrose PalmitateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPhenethyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinMaltodextrinTocopherolCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Hydrogenated Farnesene

Bio-based emollient oil; silky texture, high concentration tolerance

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Sucrose Laurate

Sucrose laurate; mild emulsifier and detergent; used for thickening and emulsifying creams; may cause mild irritation.

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

Jerusalem artichoke root juice, rich in polysaccharides, moisturiser; natural, prone to spoilage, needs preservatives

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

Elderberry extract, astringent <5%; anthocyanins, light-sensitive

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus derivatives for skin conditioning; verify fermentation purity and safety.

Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract

Ipomoea batatas root extract for moisturizing and conditioning; natural polysaccharide source for water retention.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Helianthus Annuus Extract

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Sucrose Palmitate

Succrose ester for gentle emulsification/cleansing; biodegradable, low comedogenicity.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Phenethyl Alcohol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Tocopherol

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

Citric Acid

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

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