elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Face Wash

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/Water/Eau
2. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
3. Glycerin
4. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
5. Acrylates Copolymer
6. Polysorbate 20
7. Coco-Glucoside
8. Glycol Distearate
9. Glyceryl Oleate
10. Sodium Lactate
11. Dicaprylyl Ether
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Lauryl Alcohol
14. Fragrance
15. Sodium Chloride
16. Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Propylene Glycol
20. Sodium Hydroxide
21. Chlorphenesin
22. Citric Acid
23. Glyceryl Stearate
24. Papain
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Galactoarabinan*
27. Behenyl Alcohol
28. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
29. Benzoic Acid
30. Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
31. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
32. Disodium Phosphate
33. Stearyl Alcohol
34. Protease
35. Subtilisin
36. Tocopherol
37. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
38. Poria Cocos Extract

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl BetaineAcrylates Copolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

CLEANSING

Coco-Glucoside

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glycol Distearate

Other ingredients

Glyceryl OleateSodium LactateDicaprylyl EtherPhenoxyethanolLauryl AlcoholFragranceSodium ChlorideOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolPropylene GlycolSodium HydroxideChlorphenesinCitric AcidGlyceryl StearatePapainDisodium EDTAGalactoarabinan*Behenyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterBenzoic AcidMoringa Pterygosperma Seed ExtractHydrogenated Castor OilDisodium PhosphateStearyl AlcoholProteaseSubtilisinTocopherolHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitratePoria Cocos Extract

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Coco-Glucoside

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

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Lauryl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol for emulsifying and thickening; low comedogenic, mild irritation possible on dry sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Citric Acid

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

Disodium EDTA

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

Galactoarabinan*

Not decoded yet

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Benzoic Acid

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

Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants and amino acids; used for skin conditioning, often added as a functional ingredient.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Protease

Protease for exfoliation; control pH and concentration to protect barrier, avoid strong acid/alkali.

Subtilisin

Protease enzyme for gentle exfoliation by breaking down dead skin. Strictly control concentration and contact time; excessive use may compromise the barrier.

Tocopherol

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

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Poria Cocos Extract

Poria extract, traditionally used for hydration balance; data limited, usually a co-formulant

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