medpeel resurfacing aha pha exfoliating scrub
medpeel medpeel resurfacing aha pha exfoliating scrub lists 25 ingredients on its label, 25 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 Laureth Sulfate
- Glycerin
- Synthetic Wax
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- Triethanolamine
- Niacinamide
- Glycolic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Gluconolactone
- Mandelic Acid
- Malic Acid
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Fragrance
- Tartaric Acid
- Lactobionic Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Water-based cleanser with SLS and betaine surfactants. Combines multiple acids (GLA/LA/PHA) and niacinamide for exfoliation and brightening. Suitable for resilient skin seeking smoothness; avoid if sensitive. Factory view: High stability risk due to multi-acid buffering and preservative compatibility.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic Wax
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
Other ingredients
Glycolic AcidLactic AcidGluconolactoneMandelic AcidMalic AcidAcer Saccharum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractFragranceTartaric AcidLactobionic AcidSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Malic Acid | BUFFERING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Acer Saccharum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Tartaric Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Lactobionic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- Gelling thickener; often used in pre-emulsion water phase, can chelate fragrances
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs
- Malic Acid
- AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Tartaric Acid
- Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin
- Lactobionic Acid
- Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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