AXIS-Y
Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser
Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser is a cleanser from AXIS-Y. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Centella Asiatica Extract. The brand lists 21 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. |
| Decyl Glucoside | CleansingCleansingFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Betaine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil) | SofteningSkin conditioningScent | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Chlorphenesin | Product preservationMicrobial control | Helps stop microorganisms from spoiling the product. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Moisture bindingSofteningSkin conditioningAstringentMicrobial controlAntioxidantScentSkin protectionToningFormula UV protection | |
| Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract | Microbial controlPerspiration controlScentSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. Helps reduce perspiration. |
| Ocimum Tenuiflorum Extract | Skin conditioning | 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. |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 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. |
| Geranium Maculatum Oil | ScentToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
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- AXIS-Y: Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel CleanserChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:36.998590+00:00