Kosas chemistry aha serum deodorant 2
Kosas kosas chemistry aha serum deodorant 2 lists 19 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Mandelic Acid
- Glycerin
- Shikimic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Citric Acid
- Tartaric Acid
- Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Aqueous gel base with aloe juice, mandelic and lactic acids for gentle exfoliation, and hyaluronate for hydration. Contains essential oils for scent; preserved with sorbate and benzoate. Best for dull or rough skin. Factory note: acidic pH stresses packaging; essential oils may oxidize and discolor over time, requiring strict light control.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Mandelic Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Shikimic Acid
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
Other ingredients
Citric AcidTartaric AcidPolyglyceryl-4 CocoateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCitrus Reticulata Peel OilCananga Odorata Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilXanthan GumSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Shikimic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tartaric Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil | DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/350 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Shikimic Acid
- Antibacterial and oil-controlling organic acid. Can be exfoliating, use low levels for sensitive skin types.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Tartaric Acid
- Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin
- Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
- Mild emulsifier and emollient, low irritancy, for cleansing and care
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
- Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- 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.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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