uka IZU Scalp Cleansing Deep & Light 100mL

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides eucalyptol anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity with characteristic camphoraceous clean scent.

Why It's Used: The respiratory wellness essential oil – eucalyptus oil's 1,8-cineole provides clinically validated mucolytic and bronchodilatory activity for respiratory symptom relief in topical chest rubs.

How It Works: 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol, 55-80%) activates trpm8 (cooling) and inhibits leukotriene synthesis (anti-inflammatory). antimicrobial via cineole membrane permeabilisation. mucolytic via mucus hydration improvement.

Typically Found In: Cooling products,respiratory relief,scalp treatments,men's grooming

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – soothing / anti-inflammatory

Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%–2%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – from eucalyptus globulus leaves

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – particularly recommended for sensitive skin

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Eu: avoid near eyes and face of infants/children under 2 due to trpv1/trpm8 stimulation. toxic if ingested.

Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

1,8-cineole's mucolytic mechanism involves penetration through bronchial epithelium membranes and direct activation of mucociliary transport (increased cilia beat frequency and mucus hydration). clinical studies for orally dosed cineole in bronchitis show equivalent efficacy to pharmaceutical mucolytics – one of the best-characterised pharmacological mechanisms for a fragrance compound's therapeutic effect.

Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards,juergens et al. cineole anti-inflammatory study

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from fulvic acid's poly-aromatic radical scavenging, prebiotic activity for skin microbiome beneficial organisms, trace mineral bioavailability from complexation, and skin conditioning from the polyanionic humic polymer.

Why It's Used: Fulvic acid provides the most mineralogically complex antioxidant in skin care — the ancient organic matter matrix containing hundreds of condensed polyphenol structures alongside trace mineral complexes unavailable from any single botanical source.

How It Works: Fulvic acid structure: condensed polyphenol-carboxylate polymer (mw 500-2000 da) with >5 carboxyl groups per molecule. radical scavenging: extended quinone-catechol redox system providing multiple h-atom donations. mineral chelation: carboxylate and hydroxyl groups complex fe²⁺, zn²⁺, cu²⁺ for bioavailable trace mineral delivery. prebiotic: humic oligosaccharide fragments fermented by bifidobacterium.

Typically Found In: Anti-aging,microbiome,mineral skin care

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%–2%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Fulvic acid heavy metal monitoring: humic substances from soil can accumulate heavy metals (pb, as, cd) depending on soil source — cosmetic-grade fulvic acid requires icp-ms verification of heavy metal content below regulatory limits before formulation.

Last Verified: Cosing database,fulvic acid humic substance antioxidant prebiotic review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-22

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides the most potent single-plant broad-spectrum antimicrobial essential oil for skin antiseptic applications.

Why It's Used: The antimicrobial essential oil – tea tree oil's terpinen-4-ol provides clinically proven broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity in rct-level clinical studies for acne and mrsa decolonisation.

How It Works: Terpinen-4-ol (30-48%) provides membrane-disrupting antimicrobial activity vs gram+/- bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. iso 4730 requires minimum 30% terpinen-4-ol and maximum 5% 1,8-cineole (sensitiser). anti-biofilm activity vs staphylococcus.

Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antiseptic formulas,natural antimicrobials,scalp treatments

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – soothing / anti-inflammatory

Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – from melaleuca alternifolia leaves (australia)

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – particularly recommended for sensitive skin

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Iso 4730:2017 quality standard defines authentic tea tree oil. can cause contact sensitisation at high concentrations. toxic if ingested.

Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Randomised controlled trial comparison of 5% tea tree oil gel vs 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion for acne demonstrated equivalent efficacy for acne lesion reduction at 3 months. tea tree's slower onset (8 weeks vs 4 weeks for bpo) was offset by significantly fewer side effects (dryness, irritation, peeling) in the tto group – providing evidence-based support for clinical tto use as a well-tolerated bpo alternative.

Last Verified: Cosing database,bassett et al. tea tree oil acne rct,iso 4730

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12