BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%

• WaterSolvent
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Sodium PolyacrylateSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Absorbent, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Emollient
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• DiglycerinSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant
• Citrus Glauca Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Microcitrus Australasica Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Microcitrus Australis (Australian Citrus) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant, Hydrating
• Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Masking
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium PhytateChelating Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• PhenylpropanolSolvent, Masking, Perfuming
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.