ahc Hyaluronic Emulsion
ahc AHC Hyaluronic Emulsion lists 45 ingredients on its label, 42 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Cyclomethicone
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Hydrogenated Poly
- Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- Pteris Multifida Extract
- Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
- Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
- Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
- Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract
- Jasminum Officinale Extract
- Chamaecyparis Obtusa Wood Oil
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Soluble Collagen
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Polysorbate 20
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Dimethiconol
- Methylpropanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Betaine
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Panthenol
- Disodium EDTA
- Polyquaternium-51
- Beta-Glucan
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Xanthan Gum
- Fragrance
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclomethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 1,2-HexanediolCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
- 油相溶剂,柔润剂
- Hydrogenated Poly
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ABRASIVE
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Other ingredients
Pteris Multifida ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractAmaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPueraria Thunbergiana Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractTilia Vulgaris Flower ExtractJasminum Officinale ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Wood OilSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinSoluble CollagenBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCananga Odorata Flower OilSodium Acrylates CopolymerCaprylic/Capric GlyceridesPolysorbate 20Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethiconolMethylpropanediolButylene GlycolBetainePotassium HydroxidePanthenolDisodium EDTAPolyquaternium-51Beta-GlucanHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidXanthan GumFragranceEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Poly | 油相溶剂,柔润剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Extract | ABRASIVE, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pteris Multifida Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Cnidium Officinale Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Leontopodium Alpinum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract | SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Jasminum Officinale Extract | FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chamaecyparis Obtusa Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Soluble Collagen | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Acrylates Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-51 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Beta-Glucan | BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Hydrogenated Poly
- Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas
- Pteris Multifida Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
- Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.
- Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency
- Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
- Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, skin conditioner; plant extract, focus on extract concentration and allergen screening.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
- Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
- Paeon lactiflora root extract with paeoniflorin; 0.1–1%, skin conditioning; watch oxidizers.
- Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
- Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
- Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
- Edelweiss extract; flavonoid-rich skin conditioner; scarce raw material, high cost, verify batch consistency
- Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract
- Linden flower extract for traditional soothing and astringent benefits; low concentration, acts as botanical active modulator.
- Jasminum Officinale Extract
- Jasmine extract for scent and soothing; contains allergenic fragrances, low use in sensitive-skin products
- Chamaecyparis Obtusa Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Soluble Collagen
- Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
- Birch juice NMF 0.5-5%; aqueous, check preservatives & sugars
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.
- Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- C8/C10 glycerides, light emollient/emulsifier 0-20%; low comedogenic risk, light texture.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Polyquaternium-51
- Not decoded yet
- Beta-Glucan
- Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
Want to build one like this? Send an enquiry