naturopathica Calendula Essential Hydrating Cream
naturopathica naturopathica Calendula Essential Hydrating Cream lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Helianthus Annus Seed Oil*
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Xylitylglucoside
- Anhydroxylitol
- Xylitol
- Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
- Glycerin*
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water*
- Trehalose
- Borago Officinalis Seed Extract
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil*
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil*
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract*
- Sclerotium Gum
- P-Anisic Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Emulsion blending aloe juice and water, moisturized with sunflower seed oil. Gentle glycoside-fatty alcohol emulsifier system. Hydration via xylitol complexes and glycerin. Includes Populus tremuloides bark for oil control. Suitable for dry or dehydrated skin, offering soothing nourishment. Formulation highlights high natural ingredient content, requiring careful monitoring of batch consistency and preservative efficacy.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- 皮肤调理剂
- Helianthus Annus Seed Oil*
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- HUMECTANT
- XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol
Other ingredients
XylitolPopulus Tremuloides Bark ExtractGlycerin*Arachidyl AlcoholBehenyl AlcoholArachidyl GlucosideRosa Damascena Flower Water*TrehaloseBorago Officinalis Seed ExtractUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract*Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil*Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil*Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract*Sclerotium GumP-Anisic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice* | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annus Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin* | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arachidyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arachidyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Damascena Flower Water* | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Borago Officinalis Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract* | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract* | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil* | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil* | FAGRAGANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract* | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| P-Anisic Acid | FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Helianthus Annus Seed Oil*
- Sunflower seed oil; light emollient rich in linoleic acid and Vitamin E, good skin affinity.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
- Quaking aspen bark extract containing salicylates; offers sebum control and antibacterial properties; suitable for oily skin.
- Glycerin*
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water*
- Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Borago Officinalis Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skin
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil*
- Essential oil containing linalool and limonene; offers soothing and fresh scent, a photo-sensitiser and allergen that needs control
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil*
- Plant essential oil at 0.5–2%; contains linalool and other allergens, caution for sensitive skin, photosensitive
- 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%.
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- P-Anisic Acid
- Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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