maya-chia Maya Chia The Optimist
maya-chia Maya Chia The Optimist lists 26 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Pure Water
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Lactobacillus
- Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
- **Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Panthenol
- Phospholipids
- Xylitylglucoside
- Anhydroxylitol
- -Xylitol
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Myristyl Glucoside
- Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
- Haematococcus Pluvialis Algal Extract
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Citrus Sinensis Essential Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Essential Oil
- Cananga Odorata Essential Oil
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Contains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceLactobacillusBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
- ABRASIVE
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Other ingredients
Pure Water**Hydrolyzed Corn StarchPanthenolPhospholipidsXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol-XylitolLauryl GlucosideMyristyl GlucosidePolyglyceryl-6 LaurateSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractHaematococcus Pluvialis Algal ExtractPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCitrus Sinensis Essential OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Essential OilCananga Odorata Essential OilPotassium Sorbate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Extract | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Pure Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Lactobacillus | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| **Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Beta Vulgaris Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phospholipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| -Xylitol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Myristyl Glucoside | CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Haematococcus Pluvialis Algal Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Citrus Sinensis Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cananga Odorata Essential Oil | 芳香剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Pure Water
- Not decoded yet
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Lactobacillus
- Lactobacillus derivatives for skin conditioning; verify fermentation purity and safety.
- Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
- Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels
- **Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Not decoded yet
- Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
- Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Phospholipids
- Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- -Xylitol
- Not decoded yet
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Myristyl Glucoside
- Gentle non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; milder than sulfates.
- Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
- Gentle emulsifier for O/W systems; good biodegradability
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
- Plant extract with mucilage and saponins; acts as skin emollient and conditioning agent.
- Haematococcus Pluvialis Algal Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Citrus Sinensis Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cananga Odorata Essential Oil
- Ylang Ylang oil for fragrance and conditioning; pure oil is a sensitizer, use diluted in blends.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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