nard Mild Ceramide Lotion

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. Glycerin
3. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Stearyl Alcohol
6. Methylpropanediol
7. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
8. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
9. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
10. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
11. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
12. Persea Gratissima Oil
13. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
14. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
15. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
16. Squalene
17. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
18. Stearic Acid
19. Palmitic Acid
20. Arachidic Acid
21. Myristic Acid
22. Oleic Acid
23. Centella Asiatica Extract
24. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
25. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
26. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
27. Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
28. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
31. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
32. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
33. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
34. Ceramide NP
35. Sorbitan Stearate
36. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
37. Trisiloxane
38. Carbomer
39. Tromethamine
40. Hydrogenated Lecithin
41. Xanthan Gum
42. Tocopherol
43. Allantoin
44. Betaine
45. Panthenol
46. Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
47. Glyceryl Caprylate
48. Caprylyl Glycol
49. Butylene Glycol
50. Pentylene Glycol
51. Ethylhexylglycerin
52. Disodium EDTA
53. Hydroxyacetophenone
54. 1,2-Hexanediol
55. Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract

Highlights

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

Formulation view Mild ceramide lotion, water-based with various plant oils (sunflower, olive, macadamia) and ceramide NP to strengthen the barrier. Includes hyaluronic acid complexes and herbal extracts (centella, rosemary). Emulsified with fatty alcohols and polyglyceryl esters. Suitable for sensitive, dry, or compromised barrier skin. Formulator note: ceramide and oil ratios mimic sebum structure; multiple herbs balance soothing and antioxidant effects.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateStearyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Other ingredients

Olea Europaea Fruit OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilPersea Gratissima OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl EthylhexanoateSqualeneButyrospermum Parkii ButterStearic AcidPalmitic AcidArachidic AcidMyristic AcidOleic AcidCentella Asiatica ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateCeramide NPSorbitan StearateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateTrisiloxaneCarbomerTromethamineHydrogenated LecithinXanthan GumTocopherolAllantoinBetainePanthenolPolyglyceryl-10 MyristateGlyceryl CaprylateCaprylyl GlycolButylene GlycolPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAHydroxyacetophenone1,2-HexanediolNardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate; natural-origin emulsifier; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, oil phase stable.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Arachidic Acid

C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Lotus extract, traditional sedative; limited data, use as secondary functional ingredient.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Xanthan Gum

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Panthenol

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Butylene Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract

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