sesderma Azelac Moisturising Gel

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. Propanediol
3. Propylene Glycol
4. Polysorbate 20
5. Titanium Dioxide
6. Lecithin
7. Triethanolamine
8. Alcohol
9. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
10. Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
11. Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
12. Silybum Marianum Extract
13. Azelaic Acid
14. Tranexamic Acid
15. Niacin
16. Cetylpyridinium Chloride
17. Panthenol
18. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
19. Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Retinal
22. Phytosphingosine Hcl
23. Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
24. Hydrogenated Lecithin
25. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
26. Mica
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
29. C13-14 Isoparaffin
30. Sodium Cholate
31. Potassium Sorbate
32. Sodium Hydroxide
33. Sodium Chloride
34. Laureth-7
35. Tin Oxide
36. Retinyl Palmitate
37. Ethylhexylglycerin
38. Tocopherol
39. Pantolactone
40. Hydrochloric Acid
41. Phenoxyethanol
42. Parfum
43. Linalool
44. Benzyl Salicylate
45. Citronellol
46. Benzyl Benzoate
47. Geraniol
48. Farnesol
49. Benzyl Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTISTATIC

Lecithin

BUFFERING

Triethanolamine

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

Other ingredients

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPotassium Azeloyl DiglycinateTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractSilybum Marianum ExtractAzelaic AcidTranexamic AcidNiacinCetylpyridinium ChloridePanthenolMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCichorium Intybus Root ExtractSodium HyaluronateRetinalPhytosphingosine HclLeptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf OilHydrogenated LecithinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerMicaEthylhexylglycerinAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerC13-14 IsoparaffinSodium CholatePotassium SorbateSodium HydroxideSodium ChlorideLaureth-7Tin OxideRetinyl PalmitateEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolPantolactoneHydrochloric AcidPhenoxyethanolParfumLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateCitronellolBenzyl BenzoateGeraniolFarnesolBenzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Polysorbate 20

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.

Silybum Marianum Extract

Silybum marianum extract containing silymarin, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant

Azelaic Acid

Acne and pigment agent; 15-20% can be irritating, needs controlled release or lower doses.

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Niacin

Niacin (B3) smoother; high topological concentrations may cause flushing, often used as co-agent or precursor.

Cetylpyridinium Chloride

Antimicrobial, 0.01-0.5%; avoid anionic surfactants

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Chicory root extract with fragrance and skin-conditioning roles; plant-derived, confirm extraction process.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Retinal

Potent vitamin A aldehyde for cell turnover; low effective range 0.01-0.05%, unstable, avoid for pregnant users.

Phytosphingosine Hcl

Not decoded yet

Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil for tonic and antimicrobial effect. Highly irritating at high levels; dilute below 1% and screen for essential oil allergies.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Sodium Cholate

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopherol

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

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Hydrochloric Acid

Strong acid for trace pH buffering; use diluted solutions carefully to avoid pH spikes and corrosion.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

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