photozyme Omega 36 Body Complex

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. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
3. Ethyl Macadamiate
4. Cocoglycerides
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Stearic Acid
7. Glycerin
8. Propanediol
9. Theobroma Cacao Seed
10. Ascorbyl Linoleate
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
13. Ceramide 3
14. Ceramide 6 II
15. Ceramide 1
16. Phytosphingosine
17. Cholesterol
18. Carbomer
19. Plankton Extract
20. Lecithin
21. Micrococcus Lysate
22. Tocopherol Acetate
23. Lauryl Lactate
24. Glyceryl Stearate
25. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
26. Hydroxyethylcellulose
27. Dimethicone
28. Disodium EDTA
29. 1,2-Hexanediol
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Potassium Hydroxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate CitrateCocoglyceridesCetearyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Ethyl Macadamiate

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Theobroma Cacao SeedAscorbyl LinoleateSodium HyaluronateSodium Lauroyl LactylateCeramide 3Ceramide 6 IICeramide 1PhytosphingosineCholesterolCarbomerPlankton ExtractLecithinMicrococcus LysateTocopherol AcetateLauryl LactateGlyceryl StearatePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateHydroxyethylcelluloseDimethiconeDisodium EDTA1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolPotassium Hydroxide

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Ethyl Macadamiate

Ethyl ester of macadamia oleic acid; lightweight skin conditioning; low comedogenicity

Cocoglycerides

Coco-glycerides act as emulsifiers and skin conditioning agents; gentle, often used in soap-free formulations.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Theobroma Cacao Seed

Not decoded yet

Ascorbyl Linoleate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Ceramide 6 II

Ceramide for barrier repair and lipid layer restoration; high stability, suitable for sensitive/compromised skin, low irritancy/comedogenicity.

Ceramide 1

Not decoded yet

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Plankton Extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Lecithin

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

Micrococcus Lysate

Micrococcus ferment lysate with peptides/metabolites; low concentration skin conditioner, ensure sterile process.

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Lauryl Lactate

Lauric lactate ester; mild emollient and emulsifier; suitable for all skin types, low allergenicity.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

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