RetAsphere Micro Peel Retinol Glycolic Treatment

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
84%
8%
3%
5%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
38%
16%
0%
46%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant,Humectant,Skin Conditioning,Perfuming)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Brightening
Brightening
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
Arbutin
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
Brightening
Brightening
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Lactose
(Humectant,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
(Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Opacifying,Slip Modifier,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
4
B
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Ceramide 3
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
1
A
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising,Fragrance,Opacifying,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Foam Boosting,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emollient,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
B
Cetyl Palmitate
(Fragrance,Emollient,Masking,Skin Conditioning)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant,Skin Conditioning)
1
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
(Uv Absorber)
1
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
(Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Gel Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient,Masking,Perfuming,Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
(Opacifying)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Plankton Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
(Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Conditioning)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Protecting,Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
B
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
3
B
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
3
A
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
A
PEG-40 Stearate
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
5
B
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Buffering Agent,Masking)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
9
A
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Brightening
Brightening
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Isopulegol
(Flavoring Agent,Fragrance,Masking)
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract