prescriptskin Glycolic Gel Cleanser
prescriptskin PrescriptSkin Glycolic Gel Cleanser lists 22 ingredients on its label, 18 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
- Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
- Glycerin
- Glycolic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Melia Azadirachta Extract
- Glycerin*
- Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Salix Alba Bark Extract*
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract*
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract*
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract*
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil*
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Limonene
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl 2-SulfolaurateDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidSodium Hydroxide
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Melia Azadirachta Extract
- 保湿剂
- Glycerin*
Other ingredients
Eclipta Prostrata ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilSalix Alba Bark Extract*Hamamelis Virginiana Extract*Avena Sativa Kernel Extract*Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract*HydroxyethylcelluloseGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil*Benzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidLimoneneBenzyl SalicylateFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin* | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eclipta Prostrata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract* | 皮肤调理剂,收敛剂,抗氧化剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
- Anionic surfactant for cleansing/foaming; can be irritating at high levels, blend with milder agents
- Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
- Anionic surfactant for cleansing/foaming; may sensitize, caution for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Melia Azadirachta Extract
- Neem extract for traditional antibacterial care; contains azadirachtin, potential allergen, low dose.
- Glycerin*
- Glycerin; workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives for winter formulas.
- Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Eclipta prostrata extract used for antioxidant and hair coloring; water-soluble, low irritation and comedogenic risk at typical levels.
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract*
- Witch hazel extract; astringent and soothing due to tannins, use caution in sensitive skin due to alkaloids.
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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