Illuminating Enzyme Polish
The Alpha-H Illuminating Enzyme Polish is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 17 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Slip Modifier, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Oryza Sativa Starch
(Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
Diatomaceous Earth
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
|
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
(Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Foaming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Colloidal Oatmeal
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Skin Protecting) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lipase
(Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Protease
(Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
