aknema Bha + Ha Serum
aknema Aknema Bha + Ha Serum lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 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
- Butylene Glycol
- Salicylic Acid
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Matricaria Recutita Extract
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Triethanolamine
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Fomes Officinalis Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Hexamidine Diisethionate
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Alpha-Arbutin
- ANTISTATIC
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Other ingredients
Matricaria Recutita ExtractCarbomerSodium HyaluronateFomes Officinalis ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSodium MetabisulfiteDmdm HydantoinHexamidine DiisethionateParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Matricaria Recutita Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/377 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fomes Officinalis Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hexamidine Diisethionate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/47 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Matricaria Recutita Extract
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Fomes Officinalis Extract
- Mushroom extract traditionally used for soothing; limited modern data, used as natural concept additive, purity is key.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Hexamidine Diisethionate
- Antimicrobial preservative targeting Gram-positive bacteria. EU-limited concentration; conduct irritation tests and verify compatibility with other preservative systems.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
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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