Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion ingredients, decoded
What Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Soothing treatment lotion that hydrates instantly, helps minimise the look of pores and preps skin for the products that follow.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- Saccharomyces Ferment FiltrateFerment
- GlycerinHumectant
- Hypnea Musciformis ExtractPlant extract
1% line: from Sorbic Acid (#37) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Sorbic Acid is limited to 0.6% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (39)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 3 | Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate효모발효여과물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Hypnea Musciformis Extract힙네아 무스키포르미스추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 6 | Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil필리핀오렌지껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 7 | Boswellia Carterii Oil유향나무오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 8 | Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil라벤더오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 9 | Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil광곽향오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 10 | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil오렌지오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 11 | Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil센티드제라늄꽃오일Geranium essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 12 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 13 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 14 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 15 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 16 | Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract영지버섯추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 17 | Phellinus Linteus Extract진흙버섯추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 18 | Gelidiella Acerosa Extract겔리디엘라 아케로사추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 19 | Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract차가버섯균핵추출물Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract비타민나무추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 21 | Lactobacillus Ferment락토바실러스발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 22 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 23 | Sucrose수크로오스Sugar; humectant, or a gentle scrub in sugar scrubs. | Humectant |
| 24 | Salicylic Acid살리실릭애씨드BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 25 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 26 | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract돌콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 27 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient. | Soothing |
| 28 | Glycereth-26글리세레스-26Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 29 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 30 | Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil피이지-40하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 31 | Trideceth-9트라이데세스-9Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 32 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 33 | Glucosamine Hcl글루코사민에이치씨엘Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 34 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 35 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 36 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 37 | Sorbic Acid소르빅애씨드Preservative; the EU allows up to 0.6% (as acid). | Preservative |
| 38 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 39 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.