Overview
The Organic Pharmacy Enzyme Peel Mask 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.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Lactobionic Acid | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle,Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
| Cetearyl Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Sorbitan Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Lactic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
| Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
| Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Algin | Algae, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract | Botanical | Fragrance |
| Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing |
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.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Anti-wrinkle, Exfoliant, Ph adjuster
Origin
Botanical
A very gentle and non-irritating PHA derived from lactic acid. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and can improve skin elasticity.
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Slip modifier
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.
An ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Exfoliant, Anti-pigmentation, Fragrance, Ph adjuster
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The 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.