Ultimate Recovery

Full ingredient list, decoded

48 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
3. 3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilJojoba seed oil is a light, liquid oil pressed from the seeds of a desert shrub. It…
4. 4Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6. 6Cera MicrocristallinaCera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
7. 7SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
8. 8Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeA silicone-based emulsifier that helps water and oil blend into one smooth, stable mix,…Silicones
9. 9Jojoba Esters
10. 10Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
11. 11PetrolatumA soft, semi-solid mix of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, also called petroleum jelly.…Mineral oil & petrolatum
12. 12Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
13. 13Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
14. 14Saccharide Isomerate
15. 15Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen so it turns firmer and more stable.…
16. 16Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Cera
17. 17Zinc OxideZinc Oxide is a fine white mineral powder that sits on the skin, reflects and scatters…
18. 18DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
19. 19Methoxy PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
20. 20PEG-12 DimethiconeSilicones
21. 21Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
22. 22Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
23. 23Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
24. 24PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
25. 25Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
26. 26AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
27. 27Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
28. 28Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
29. 29Arnica Montana Flower Extract
30. 30Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
31. 31CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulating compound found in coffee and tea. In cosmetics, it helps the…
32. 32Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
33. 33Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
34. 34Polyglycerin-3
35. 35Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateAn ester made from glycerin-based units and branched fatty acids that softens skin and…
36. 36Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
37. 37Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
38. 38Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
39. 39Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
40. 40Epigallocatechin Gallate
41. 41Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols
42. 421,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
43. 43Beta-Glucan
44. 44Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
45. 45Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract
46. 46EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
47. 47Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
48. 48Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/ultimate-recovery, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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