ceramedx Moisturizer

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Coco-Caprylate
5. Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
6. Sodium PCA
7. Sorbitol
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. PEG-100 Stearate
10. Glycerin
11. Xanthan Gum
12. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
13. Sodium Hydroxide
14. Octyldodecanol
15. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
16. Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Linseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
19. Olive Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Brassica Napus Seed Oil
22. Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate
23. Propylene Glycol
24. BHA
25. BHT
26. Propyl Gallate
27. Citric Acid
28. Phenoxyethanol
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Sodium Benzoate
31. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Light emulsion with caprylic/capric triglyceride and coco-caprylate for a fresh feel. PCA sodium and humectants enhance hydration; aloe and sunflower extracts soothe. Acrylates copolymer thickens; phenoxyethanol and benzoate preserve. Good for combination to oily skin. Formulator note: Phenoxyethanol may irritate sensitive users; ester levels must ensure non-greasy texture.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSorbitol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-CaprylateGlyceryl Stearate

ANTISTATIC

Sodium PCA

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate CopolymerGlycerinXanthan GumAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSodium HydroxideOctyldodecanolHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractTocopheryl AcetateLinseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol EstersOlive Oil Aminopropanediol EstersDisodium EDTABrassica Napus Seed OilGlyceryl Palmitate/StearatePropylene GlycolBHABHTPropyl GallateCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Linseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters

Not decoded yet

Olive Oil Aminopropanediol Esters

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

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

Brassica Napus Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Propyl Gallate

Oil-soluble antioxidant for oil stability; mild skin irritant.

Citric Acid

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

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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