Ghost Democracy Transparent Gentle Exfoliating Daily Cleanser ingredients list

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. Water
2. Decyl Glucoside
3. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
4. Glycolic Acid
5. Coco-glucoside
6. Glyceryl oleate
7. Glycerin
8. Mandelic acid
9. Xanthan Gum
10. Salix Alba Bark Extract
11. Sodium Hydroxide
12. Schizophyllan
13. Niacinamide
14. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/leaf/stem Extract
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
17. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
18. Raspberry Fruit Extract
19. Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
20. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
21. Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
22. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
23. Lauryl glucoside
24. Citric Acid
25. Triethyl citrate
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Decyl GlucosideCoco-glucoside

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

BUFFERING

Glycolic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl oleate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

Mandelic acid

Other ingredients

Xanthan GumSalix Alba Bark ExtractSodium HydroxideSchizophyllanNiacinamideLavandula Angustifolia Flower/leaf/stem ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrus Limon Peel ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractRaspberry Fruit ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit ExtractLauryl glucosideCitric AcidTriethyl citrateEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Coco-glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Glyceryl oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Glycerin

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

Mandelic acid

Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs

Xanthan Gum

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

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Schizophyllan

Fermented Schizophyllan polysaccharide; natural humectant and rheology modifier; forms a film, gentle and compatible with silicone-free formulas

Niacinamide

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

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/leaf/stem Extract

Aromatic skin conditioning extract; contains fragrance allergens, test for sensitivity.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Raspberry Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Melon fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides for soothing and hydration; natural, may contain allergens, test for sensitization.

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Tannin-rich botanical extract as astringent; typically <1%, potential drying or sensitization, avoid high stacking.

Lauryl glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Citric Acid

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

Triethyl citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

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