melixir Vegan Clarifying Foam Cleanser

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. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
4. Glyceryl Stearate
5. Lauryl Betaine
6. Lauric Acid
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
9. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
10. Stearyl Alcohol
11. Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
12. Salicylic Acid
13. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
14. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
15. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
16. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
17. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
18. Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
19. Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
20. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
21. Eclipta Prostrata Extract
22. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
23. Ocimum Basilicum . Oil
24. Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
25. Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
26. Amber Powder
27. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
28. Corallina Officinalis Extract
29. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
30. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
31. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
32. Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
33. Panthenol
34. Coco-Glucoside
35. Ethoxydiglycol
36. Caprylyl Glycol
37. Dipropylene Glycol
38. Citric Acid
39. 2,3-Butanediol
40. Glycereth-26
41. Propanediol
42. Sodium Citrate
43. Polyquaternium-67
44. Sodium Phytate
45. 1,2-Hexanediol
46. Amino Esters-1
47. Pentylene Glycol
48. Octanediol
49. Ethylhexylglycerin
50. Limonene

Highlights

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

Formulation view Foam cleanser using sodium cocoyl isethionate and amino surfactants for mild lathering. Includes salicylic acid and willow bark for oil control, buffered by botanicals like neem and turmeric. Preservative system is implicit or relies on surfactant stability. Suitable for oily, acne-prone skin. Formulator observation: The surfactant balance ensures gentle yet effective cleansing; salicylic acid addresses buildup; colored botanicals like amber and turmeric create natural foam hue, requiring care to avoid fabric staining; lauric acid levels must be monitored to mitigate comedogenic risk.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateLauric AcidSodium Cocoyl Glutamate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

ANTISTATIC

Lauryl Betaine

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateStearyl AlcoholDisodium 2-SulfolaurateSalicylic AcidSalix Nigra Bark ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractQuillaja Saponaria Bark ExtractCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem OilOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractEclipta Prostrata ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractOcimum Basilicum . OilLawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf ExtractPinus Sylvestris Leaf OilAmber PowderCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilGaultheria Procumbens Leaf ExtractPanthenolCoco-GlucosideEthoxydiglycolCaprylyl GlycolDipropylene GlycolCitric Acid2,3-ButanediolGlycereth-26PropanediolSodium CitratePolyquaternium-67Sodium Phytate1,2-HexanediolAmino Esters-1Pentylene GlycolOctanediolEthylhexylglycerinLimonene

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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

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Lauryl Betaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant; foaming and stabilizing. Eye irritation may exceed anionics, use low levels for sensitive skin.

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

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

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

Anionic surfactant for cleansing/foaming; may sensitize, caution for sensitive skin

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Coccinia indica fruit extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation.

Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract

Quillaia saponaria bark extract, cleansing foaming agent; contains natural saponins, potentially allergenic, strong foaming but moderate mildness.

Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil

Mediterranean cypress oil, emollient and fragrance; contains EU 26 allergen components, require labeling, use caution on sensitive skin

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Eclipta prostrata extract used for antioxidant and hair coloring; water-soluble, low irritation and comedogenic risk at typical levels.

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Ocimum Basilicum . Oil

Not decoded yet

Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

Pine leaf oil, woody scent; contains peroxides and monoterpenes, may irritate sensitive skin, add at low temps and control total load.

Amber Powder

Amber mineral powder used as deodorant or filler; chemically stable, very low allergen risk

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Extract for basic emollience; usually low-level, check extract solvent residues

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract

Wintergreen leaf extract; contains methyl salicylate. Aromatic and cooling. Potential allergen for some.

Panthenol

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

Coco-Glucoside

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

Ethoxydiglycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Citric Acid

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

2,3-Butanediol

Polyol humectant and solvent; provides subtle fragrance notes, acts as a functional co-solvent.

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Polyquaternium-67

Not decoded yet

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Amino Esters-1

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Octanediol

Octanediol serves as a plasticizer and preservative booster; safe at low concentrations, often used in blends.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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