Sebamed Pro Hydro Serum

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. Glycerin
3. Coco-caprylate
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Niacinamide
6. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
7. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
8. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
9. Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
10. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
11. Tocopherol
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
14. Atractyloides macrocephala root extract
15. Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
16. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
17. Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
18. C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar
19. Lactic Acid
20. Sodium stearoyl glutamate
21. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
22. Sodium chloride
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Citric Acid
25. Parfum
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-caprylateDicaprylyl Carbonate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-6 StearateVitis Vinifera Seed OilTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractAtractyloides macrocephala root extractAstragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateC18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl GuarLactic AcidSodium stearoyl glutamateHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateSodium chlorideXanthan GumCitric AcidParfumPhenoxyethanolSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Coco-caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Niacinamide

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

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Lactococcus lysate; provides amino acids and polysaccharides for moisture, fermentation reduces allergens.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Tocopherol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Arctic licorice root extract used for skin conditioning; a traditional botanical, monitor for potential plant sensitization.

Atractyloides macrocephala root extract

Not decoded yet

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Astragalus root extract for antioxidant and barrier-support conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.

C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar

Not decoded yet

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sodium stearoyl glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Xanthan Gum

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

Citric Acid

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

Parfum

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates