elemis SOS Emergency Cream
elemis Elemis SOS Emergency Cream lists 40 ingredients on its label, 39 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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Glycerin
- Oryza Sativa Starch
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Carbomer
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Chlorphenesin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Disodium EDTA
- Bisabolol
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Arginine
- Linalool
- Aspartic Acid
- Pca
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Tocopherol
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Commiphora Myrrha Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Caramel
- Glycine
- Alanine
- Serine
- Valine
- Threonine
- Isoleucine
- Potassium Sorbate
- Proline
- Limonene
- Phenylalanine
- Histidine
- Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
- Potassium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ABSORBENT
- Oryza Sativa Starch
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Sodium HydroxideDisodium EDTABisabololLavandula Angustifolia ExtractLavandula Hybrida OilSodium PCASodium LactateSodium DehydroacetateArginineLinaloolAspartic AcidPcaSalix Alba Bark ExtractTocopherolAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCommiphora Myrrha OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilPogostemon Cablin OilCaramelGlycineAlanineSerineValineThreonineIsoleucinePotassium SorbateProlineLimonenePhenylalanineHistidineBixa Orellana Seed ExtractPotassium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Starch | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/360 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aspartic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pca | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Commiphora Myrrha Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| Pogostemon Cablin Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Glycine | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alanine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Valine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Threonine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isoleucine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Proline | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Phenylalanine | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Histidine | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bixa Orellana Seed Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Oryza Sativa Starch
- Oil-absorbing powder filler with smooth feel; potential to clog pores for oily skin; hygroscopic, store dry
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Aspartic Acid
- Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH
- Pca
- Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization
- Commiphora Myrrha Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Glycine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.
- Alanine
- Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Valine
- Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types
- Threonine
- Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.
- Isoleucine
- Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Proline
- Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Phenylalanine
- Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data
- Histidine
- Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.
- Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
- Annatto seed extract providing natural color and conditioning; may have fragrance notes.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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