Glycolic Acid Toner
The PrescriptSkin Glycolic Acid Toner is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 23 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). 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
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Melia Azadirachta Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Humulus Lupulus Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antiperspirant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Flavouring, Fragrance, Oral Care, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
citrus limon peel extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Spirulina Platensis Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
