dr-scheller Dr. Scheller Smoothing AHA PHA Peeling Serum
dr-scheller Dr. Scheller Smoothing AHA PHA Peeling Serum lists 15 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Aqueous base with lactic acid and gluconolactone for gentle exfoliation. Calendula and licorice soothe. Glycol-enhanced preservation system. Suitable for resilient skin in periodic care. Formulator note: poly-acid complex requires precise pH modulation to balance efficacy and safety.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- BUFFERING
- Lactic AcidSodium HydroxideCitric Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- CLEANSING
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Other ingredients
Tartaric AcidGluconic AcidBisabololCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract*GlycerinSuccinoglycan
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tartaric Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconic Acid | CHELATING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract* | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Succinoglycan | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Tartaric Acid
- Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin
- Gluconic Acid
- Chelating agent for metal stability; mild AHA properties; monitor pH impact.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract*
- Licorice root extract containing glycyrrhizin, for soothing; check comedogenic and irritancy data
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Succinoglycan
- Fermented polysaccharide with high water binding and film-forming properties; effective at low levels
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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