AHA + BHA Peeling Serum
The Slow Sunday AHA + BHA Peeling Serum is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 25 ingredients (22 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). 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) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
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
|
3
4
|
B
|
Malic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobionic Acid
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Amylopectin
(Binding Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Levulinate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
p-Anisic Acid
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 16035
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
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