mizon AHA 8% Peeling Serum
mizon Mizon AHA 8% Peeling Serum lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Butylene Glycol
- Propylene Glycol
- Sodium Lactate
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Panthenol
- Allantoin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Artemisia Absinthium Extract
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Alcohol
- Polyquaternium-10
- Disodium EDTA
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidSodium Lactate
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolPropylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate
- BINDING
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
Other ingredients
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPanthenolAllantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractArtemisia Absinthium ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractAlcoholPolyquaternium-10Disodium EDTAMethylparabenPropylparabenFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carica Papaya Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Artemisia Absinthium Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Gentiana Lutea Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
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.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Artemisia Absinthium Extract
- Artemisia extract for conditioning; terpenes present, photosensitizing, caution for day use, avoid strong acids.
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Plant root extract for conditioning and fragrance; may impart slight bitterness, test compatibility for sensitive skin
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- 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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