Alpha-H alpha h balancing moisturiser gentle exfoliator
Alpha-H Alpha-H alpha h balancing moisturiser gentle exfoliator lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Glycolic Acid
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cyclomethicone
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Sorbitol
- Ceteth-20
- Stearic Acid
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Stearyl Heptanoate
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Glycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polysorbate 20
- Dimethicone
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Menthol
- Piroctone Olamine
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Low-concentration glycolic acid paired with silicones and plant oils, plus niacinamide. Alcohol aids penetration. Suitable for gentle exfoliation. Factory note: Heat generated during strong alkali neutralization of acids requires online monitoring.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholCyclomethiconeEthylhexyl Palmitate
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
Other ingredients
Ceteth-20Stearic AcidPEG-100 StearateGlyceryl StearateStearyl HeptanoatePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilGlycerinPhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 20DimethiconeHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed CollagenTocopheryl AcetateMentholPiroctone OlamineCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Heptanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Piroctone Olamine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 III/61 V/35 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Stearyl Heptanoate
- Lipophilic emollient and skin-conditioning agent; improves texture and reduces dryness; high levels may increase greasiness.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Piroctone Olamine
- Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion.
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