Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

• WaterSolvent
• Glycolic AcidPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant
• Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower WaterFragrance Ingredient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Centaurea Cyanus Flower WaterSkin Conditioning, Soothing, Antioxidant
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf WaterMasking
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing 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/
• TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Aminomethyl PropanolPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root ExtractEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Antioxidant
• Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Aspartic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• AlanineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• GlycineCautionSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous

  Ingredient Notes

  When this Amino Acid is in the presence of lipids it accelerates the growth of Malassezia. Also In vitro, Glycine stimulates the fast growth of M. furfur. Patch testing highly recommended!

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12100536
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/750
• SerineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• ValineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• IsoleucineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• ProlineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• ThreonineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening
• HistidineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PhenylalanineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• Glutamic AcidFragrance, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• ArginineCautionSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This amino acid accelerates the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9681680
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
• PCAHumectant, Moisturising
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• FructoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent
• GlucoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent- Miscellaneous
• SucroseSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
• UreaSkin Conditioning, Moisturizer, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Buffering Agent
• Hexyl NicotinateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent
• DextrinViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Absorbent, Bulking Agent
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Gellan GumViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning

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