graymelin Yellow Food 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. Citrus Grandis Fruit Water
2. Water
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Niacinamide
6. Sodium Hyaluronate
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Betaine
9. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
10. Caprylyl Glycol
11. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12. Tromethamine
13. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
14. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
15. Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract
16. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
20. Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract
21. Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
22. Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
23. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
24. Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
25. Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
26. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
27. Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
28. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
29. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
30. Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
31. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
32. Pentylene Glycol
33. Aspalathus Linearis Extract
34. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
35. Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
36. Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
37. Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
38. Limonene
39. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Other ingredients

Citrus Grandis Fruit WaterCaprylyl GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractBiota Orientalis Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinDipotassium GlycyrrhizateZanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf ExtractCucurbita Pepo Fruit ExtractCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractMangifera Indica Fruit ExtractMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCapsicum Annuum Fruit ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractCitrus Junos Fruit ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractPentylene GlycolAspalathus Linearis ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCommiphora Myrrha Resin ExtractPerilla Frutescens Leaf ExtractYucca Schidigera Root ExtractLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Citrus Grandis Fruit Water

Not decoded yet

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract

Side cypress leaf extract for humectancy; low allergen risk, patch test advised

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract

Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract; astringent and anti-inflammatory, high concentration may irritate

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract

Zucchini fruit extract with vitamins and antioxidants; mild soothing conditioner. Monitor extract stability at low concentrations.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

Moisturizing and antioxidant; rich in VC and polyphenols, gentle and non-irritating

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Fruit extract for skin conditioning; check formulation stability.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract

Capsicum extract with capsaicinoids that increase microcirculation; high levels are strongly irritating.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Yuzu peel extract; provides antioxidants, low concentration reduces photosensitivity risk.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Pentylene Glycol

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

Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Rooibos tea extract with high antioxidant capacity; soothing, no known irritation

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract

Myrrh resin extract, anti-inflammatory/soothing; natural impurities, verify allergenicity and stability

Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Perilla leaf extract containing perillal, providing fragrance and mild soothing effects.

Yucca Schidigera Root Extract

Yucca schidigera root extract, natural anti-inflammatory and skin conditioning

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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