sosu Bahama Body - Dark Mousse

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. Dihydroxyacetone
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Ethoxydiglycol
6. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
8. Erythrulose
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Sodium Chloride
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Parfum
13. Tetrasodium EDTA
14. Hyaluronic Acid
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Limonene
17. Benzoic Acid
18. Coumarin
19. Dehydroacetic Acid
20. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
21. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
22. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
23. Linalool
24. Rubus Ideaus Extract
25. Sodium Benzoate
26. Citronellol
27. Potassium Sorbate
28. Benzyl Alcohol
29. Benzyl Salicylate
30. Citric Acid
31. Ci 19140
32. Ci 16035
33. Ci 42090

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HAIR DYEING

Dihydroxyacetone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolEthoxydiglycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

ErythruloseSodium ChlorideEthylhexylglycerinParfumTetrasodium EDTAHyaluronic AcidTocopheryl AcetateLimoneneBenzoic AcidCoumarinDehydroacetic AcidActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractLinaloolRubus Ideaus ExtractSodium BenzoateCitronellolPotassium SorbateBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl SalicylateCitric AcidCi 19140Ci 16035Ci 42090

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dihydroxyacetone

Tanning agent; protein browning at 1–4%; uneven staining or residue risk

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Erythrulose

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzoic Acid

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

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Dehydroacetic Acid

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

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Rubus Ideaus Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Citronellol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Citric Acid

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

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

Ci 16035

Azo hair dye component, requires alkaline activation. Restricted to professional hair use, not for daily wash.

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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