Overview
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Abrasive |
| Acrylates Copolymer | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Astringent,Refreshing |
| Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
| Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Exfoliant |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Fragrance |
| Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract | Botanical | Fragrance |
| Salicylic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
An anionic surfactant alternative to sulfates with an excellent foaming profile.
Function
Cleansing, Antistatic, Foaming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
A potent occlusive moisturizing jojoba oil derivative.