AXIS-Y
Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water
Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water is a cleanser from AXIS-Y. Its official ingredient list includes Panthenol and Tranexamic Acid. The brand lists 33 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water | Scent | |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Kojic Acid | AntioxidantLightening | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Sodium Citrate | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Citric Acid | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Ascorbic Acid | AntioxidantpH controlFragrance supportSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. |
| Tranexamic Acid | AstringentSkin conditioning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Citrus Junos Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract | LighteningScentSkin conditioningSofteningSmoothingComfort | Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Moisture bindingSofteningSkin conditioningAstringentMicrobial controlAntioxidantScentSkin protectionToningFormula UV protection | |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract | Antioxidant | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | Moisture bindingComfortAstringent | Attracts and holds water. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | Microbial controlScentSkin conditioning | Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
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- AXIS-Y: Kojic Yuzu Cleansing WaterChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:36.382142+00:00