Celenes by Sweden AHA 8% + BHA 2% + Lactic + Arctic Chaga Mushroom Exfoliating Facial Peeling Review

Celenes by Sweden AHA 8% + BHA 2% + Lactic + Arctic Chaga Mushroom Exfoliating Facial Peeling
Ingredients

Celenes by Sweden AHA 8% + BHA 2% + Lactic + Arctic Chaga Mushroom Exfoliating Facial Peeling Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Review

Does Celenes by Sweden AHA 8% + BHA 2% + Lactic + Arctic Chaga Mushroom Exfoliating Facial Peeling Work?

 
Celenes by Sweden AHA 8% + BHA 2% + Lactic + Arctic Chaga Mushroom Exfoliating Facial Peeling is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2.3
2.2
2.1
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Triethanolamine
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Glycerin
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Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
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Glycolic Acid
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Lactic Acid
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Propylene Glycol
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Salicylic Acid
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Polysorbate 20
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Xanthan Gum
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Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Triethanolamine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
Glycolic Acid
Est. %2.3
Function
Origin
Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Lactic Acid
Est. %2.2
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %2.1
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.