Skin1004 bha foam

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. Water
2. Myristic Acid
3. Glycerin
4. Potassium Hydroxide
5. Stearic Acid
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Propanediol
8. Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
9. Palmitic Acid
10. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
11. Potassium Benzoate
12. Salicylic Acid
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Sorbitol
15. 1,2-Hexanediol
16. Sodium Chloride
17. Centella Asiatica Extract
18. Acrylates/C 10-30 Alkyl
19. Acrylates Crosspolymer
20. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
21. Cetearyl Alcohol
22. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
23. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
24. Hydrogenated Polydecene
25. Arachidic Acid
26. Lauric Acid
27. Sodium Citrate
28. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
29. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
30. Oleic Acid
31. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
32. Dextrin
33. Citric Acid
34. Disodium EDTA
35. Pentylene Glycol
36. Caprylyl Glycol
37. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
38. Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oil

Formulation view Soap-based cleanser utilizing fatty acids and potassium hydroxide for lather, enhanced with salicylic acid for gentle exfoliation. Buffering agents like centella and glycols mitigate tightness. Suited for oily, enlarged-pore skin; formulation engineering prioritizes pH stability and balancing BHA potency with post-wash comfort.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

PERFUMING

Myristic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BUFFERING · 限制 III

Potassium Hydroxide

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTISTATIC

Lauryl Hydroxysultaine

Other ingredients

Palmitic AcidSodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonatePotassium BenzoateSalicylic AcidButylene GlycolSorbitol1,2-HexanediolSodium ChlorideCentella Asiatica ExtractAcrylates/C 10-30 AlkylAcrylates CrosspolymerMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCetearyl AlcoholMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractHydrogenated PolydeceneArachidic AcidLauric AcidSodium CitrateMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateOleic AcidTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractDextrinCitric AcidDisodium EDTAPentylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolChamaecyparis Obtusa WaterPinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Glycerin

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Lauryl Hydroxysultaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant; easy to rinse, low sensitization risk. Often used in shampoos and sensitive skin cleansers

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation

Potassium Benzoate

Potassium benzoate; preservative effective at pH<5.5; efficacy reduced when combined with alcohols

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Butylene Glycol

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Acrylates/C 10-30 Alkyl

Synthetic emulsifier/thickener, 1-3%; non-sensitizing, high doses may thicken, verify compatibility.

Acrylates Crosspolymer

Acrylates crosspolymer; absorbent and suspending agent

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water

Tea tree water, antimicrobial; contains essential oil traces, dilute for sensitive skin.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Arachidic Acid

C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

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

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Dextrin

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

Citric Acid

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water

Japanese cypress water used as fragrance/solvent; contains essential oils, sensitivity possible in some.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.

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