swell Protect & Renew 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Xanthan Gum
4. Urtica Dioica Extract
5. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
6. Alcohol
7. Alcohol Denat
8. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
9. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
10. Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
11. Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract
12. Benzoic Acid
13. Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
14. Beta-Glucan
15. Calcium Pantothenate
16. Calendula Officinalis Extract
17. Carrageenan
18. Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil
19. Citral*
20. Citric Acid
21. Citronellol*
22. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
23. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
24. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
25. Geraniol
26. Glycine Soja Oil
27. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
28. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
29. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
30. Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein
31. Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
32. Angustifolia Herb Oil
33. Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
34. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
35. Limonene*
36. Linalool*
37. Maltodextrin
38. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
39. Niacinamide
40. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
41. Oryza Sativa Starch
42. Panthenol
43. Pectin
44. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
45. Pyridoxine Hcl
46. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
47. Silica
48. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
49. Sodium Chloride
50. Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
51. Sucrose Laurate
52. Tocopheryl Acetate
53. Trametes Versicolor Extract
54. Benzyl Alcohol
55. Dehydroacetic Acid
56. Ethylhexylglycerin
57. Phenoxyethanol
58. Potassium Sorbate
59. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Urtica Dioica Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

SKIN CONDITIONING

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Other ingredients

Argania Spinosa Kernel OilAspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractBambusa Arundinacea Leaf ExtractBenzoic AcidBeta Vulgaris Root ExtractBeta-GlucanCalcium PantothenateCalendula Officinalis ExtractCarrageenanCedrus Deodara Wood OilCitral*Citric AcidCitronellol*Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilCitrus Reticulata Peel OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol EstersGeraniolGlycine Soja OilGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesHydrolyzed Brazil Nut ProteinHydrolyzed Corn ProteinAngustifolia Herb OilLeptospermum Petersonii OilLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateLimonene*Linalool*MaltodextrinMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilNiacinamideOryza Sativa Bran OilOryza Sativa StarchPanthenolPectinPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilPyridoxine HclRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSilicaSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium ChlorideSodium Starch OctenylsuccinateSucrose LaurateTocopheryl AcetateTrametes Versicolor ExtractBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Urtica Dioica Extract

Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Alcohol

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract

Rooibos leaf extract rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, used for antioxidant conditioning

Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.

Beta-Glucan

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

Calcium Pantothenate

Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners

Calendula Officinalis Extract

Calendula extract; antioxidant, potential allergen at high doses

Carrageenan

Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.

Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil

Cedarwood oil; woody fragrance, contains caryophyllene, must list as allergen 26

Citral*

Citral, a natural fragrance component and strong allergen (EU 26); prone to oxidation, requires strict dose control and antioxidants.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Citronellol*

Fragrance allergen in EU 26 list; must be declared if above regulatory threshold

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters

Silymarin oil phytosterol esters; emulsifier/film-former for hair, improves gloss/slippage.

Geraniol

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolysed corn protein conditioner at 1–10%; small peptides, prone to browning, chelators recommended

Angustifolia Herb Oil

Not decoded yet

Leptospermum Petersonii Oil

Leptospermum Petersonii oil; natural antiseptic/soothing; contains terpenes, use at low levels due to sensitization risk.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Limonene*

Limonene; main component of citrus oils; natural fragrance, oxidizes into irritants; one of EU's 26 allergenic fragrances.

Linalool*

Common fragrance note with floral scent; listed as EU allergen, use at low concentrations

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Niacinamide

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

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.

Oryza Sativa Starch

Oil-absorbing powder filler with smooth feel; potential to clog pores for oily skin; hygroscopic, store dry

Panthenol

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

Pectin

Natural polysaccharide binder/stabilizer for gels; incompatible with cationics

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch for oil absorption/films/thickening, 2–8%; mildew risk in high humidity, needs preservatives.

Sucrose Laurate

Sucrose laurate; mild emulsifier and detergent; used for thickening and emulsifying creams; may cause mild irritation.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Trametes Versicolor Extract

Hair conditioning agent, contains polysaccharides; improves shine, gentle

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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