AHA & BHA Serum
The Potions AHA & BHA Serum is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 26 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Betaine Salicylate
(Antimicrobial Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Mandelic Acid
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Dimethyl Sulfone
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Nitrate
(Oral Care Agent, Soothing) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
Brain Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Fish Extract
(Not Reported) |
|
10
|
B
|
Glyoxal
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
(Cosmetic Astringent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Madecassoside
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
More from The Potions
