valmont Hydra3 Regenetic Serum

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. Glycerin
3. Propylene Glycol
4. Alcohol
5. Methyl Gluceth-20
6. Allantoin
7. Calcium Dna
8. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
9. Chondrus Crispus Powder
10. Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
11. Glucose
12. Glycine
13. Glycosphingolipids
14. Hordeum Vulgare Extract
15. Hydrolyzed Collagen
16. Lactic Acid
17. Lecithin
18. Magnesium Dna
19. Malic Acid
20. Panthenol
21. Pantolactone
22. Rna
23. Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
24. Serine
25. Sodium Dna
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Sorbitol
28. Urea
29. Carbomer
30. Citric Acid
31. Disodium EDTA
32. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
33. Potassium Phosphate
34. Sodium Hydroxide
35. Sodium Lactate
36. Tin Oxide
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
39. Tris Citrate
40. Mica
41. Titanium Dioxide
42. Chlorphenesin
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Fragrance
46. Benzyl Benzoate
47. Citronellol
48. Eugenol
49. Hexyl Cinnamal
50. Hydroxycitronellal
51. Limonene
52. Linalool

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Propylene GlycolGlucose

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Allantoin

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

ABRASIVE

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Calcium DnaDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateGlycineGlycosphingolipidsHordeum Vulgare ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenLactic AcidLecithinMagnesium DnaMalic AcidPanthenolPantolactoneRnaRosa Centifolia Flower ExtractSerineSodium DnaSodium HyaluronateSorbitolUreaCarbomerCitric AcidDisodium EDTAPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPotassium PhosphateSodium HydroxideSodium LactateTin OxideXanthan GumSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateTris CitrateMicaTitanium DioxideChlorphenesinEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolFragranceBenzyl BenzoateCitronellolEugenolHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Alcohol

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Calcium Dna

Not decoded yet

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Seaweed powder for gentle physical exfoliation; absorbs water; for scrubs and care, no chemical irritation.

Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Glycosphingolipids

Lipids mimicking sebum to repair skin barrier and reduce TEWL. Biological origin, low irritancy.

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Barley extract with beta-glucans/amino acids, moisturizing/soothing at 1–5%; watch for microbial growth.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Lecithin

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

Magnesium Dna

Not decoded yet

Malic Acid

AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity

Panthenol

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

Pantolactone

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

Rna

Not decoded yet

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Rosa centifolia flower extract, astringent and conditioning; limit concentration, cautious for sensitive skin

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sodium Dna

Water-soluble polymer for hydration and film feel; often claimed for repair support

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sorbitol

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Tin Oxide

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

UV-B absorber, often as photostabilizer; 0.1–0.5% active; water-soluble, requires stable pairing

Tris Citrate

TRIS Citrate buffer; high concentrations may irritate ocular mucosa.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Benzyl Benzoate

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

Citronellol

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

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

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