vt-cosmetics VT Cica Skin

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. Butylene Glycol
4. Dimethicone
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Centella Asiatica Extract
8. Propolis Extract
9. Asiaticoside
10. Asiatic Acid
11. Madecassoside
12. Madecassic Acid
13. Panthenol
14. Beta-Glucan
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
17. Lactobionic Acid
18. C12-14 Pareth-12
19. Carbomer
20. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
21. Tromethamine
22. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
23. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolPropolis Extract

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

Other ingredients

AsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassosideMadecassic AcidPanthenolBeta-GlucanCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit ExtractLactobionic AcidC12-14 Pareth-12CarbomerGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerTromethamineMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronateDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinFragrance

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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

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Panthenol

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Tannin-rich botanical extract as astringent; typically <1%, potential drying or sensitization, avoid high stacking.

Lactobionic Acid

Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels

C12-14 Pareth-12

Not decoded yet

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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