briogeo Don't Despair, Repair

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Brassica Alcohol*
3. Behentrimonium Methosulfate*
4. Hexadecanol*
5. Cetyl Alcohol*
6. Stearyl Alcohol*
7. Propanediol*
8. Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*
9. Isopropyl Myristate*
10. Panthenol
11. Biotin
12. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
13. Persea Gratissima Oil
14. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
15. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
16. Algae Extract
17. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
18. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
19. Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
20. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
21. Hydrolyzed Keratin
22. Cetrimonium Chloride*
23. Cetyl Esters*
24. Glycerin*
25. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
26. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
27. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
28. Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
29. Abies Sibirica Oil
30. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
31. Isododecane
32. Fragrance
33. Butylene Glycol
34. Benzyl Alcohol
35. Dehydroacetic Acid
36. Citric Acid

Highlights

Contains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

保湿剂

Propanediol*

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Biotin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Argania Spinosa Kernel OilRosa Canina Fruit Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

Persea Gratissima OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Other ingredients

Brassica Alcohol*Behentrimonium Methosulfate*Hexadecanol*Cetyl Alcohol*Stearyl Alcohol*Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*Isopropyl Myristate*Algae ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractLaurus Nobilis Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractHydrolyzed KeratinCetrimonium Chloride*Cetyl Esters*Glycerin*Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Tangerina Peel OilAbies Sibirica OilGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideIsododecaneFragranceButylene GlycolBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidCitric Acid

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Brassica Alcohol*

Not decoded yet

Behentrimonium Methosulfate*

Not decoded yet

Hexadecanol*

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Alcohol*

Not decoded yet

Stearyl Alcohol*

Not decoded yet

Propanediol*

1,3-Propanediol; water-soluble humectant and solvent; light feel, low irritation, PG alternative.

Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*

Not decoded yet

Isopropyl Myristate*

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

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

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*

Natural humectant and soothing agent; high water content requires preservation, batch variability and allergens possible.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract

Bay leaf extract with 1,8-cineole; refreshing and astringent, watch for sensitization risk.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin; small peptides; barrier repair, humectant, no pub comed data

Cetrimonium Chloride*

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Esters*

Not decoded yet

Glycerin*

Glycerin; workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives for winter formulas.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil for fragrance and skin care; high phototoxicity, limit concentration or shade

Abies Sibirica Oil

Siberian fir oil, botanical essential oil; fragrance source, contains EU 26 allergens.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Butylene Glycol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Citric Acid

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

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