Gongjinhyang Brightening Peeling Gel
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Brightening Peeling Gel is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 63 ingredients (36 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). 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
|
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Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Slip Modifier, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Zea Mays Starch
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Mannitol
(Binding Agent, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Binding, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Morus Alba Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Velvet Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Theobroma Cacao Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Masking, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
(Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Artemisia Princeps Leaf 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
|
|
1
|
|
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Santalum Album Wood Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
Agastache Rugosa Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Poria Cocos Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Lygodium Japonicum Spore
(Abrasive) |
