silk Glycolic + Lactic Scrub 10%
silk Silk Glycolic + Lactic Scrub 10% lists 32 ingredients on its label, 28 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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycolic Acid
- Mono-Diglyceride
- Stearic Acid
- Glycerine
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Decyl Glucoside
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Silica
- Triethanolamine
- Lactic Acid
- Ceteareth-20
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Carbomer
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
- Coumarin
- Diethyl Phthalate
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Parfum
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Potassium Sorbate
- Fragrance
- Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
- Sodium Chloride
- Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
- Vanillin
- Tocopherol
- Xanthan Gum
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Stearic AcidDecyl Glucoside
- 保湿剂
- Glycerine
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Other ingredients
Mono-DiglycerideSilicaTriethanolamineLactic AcidCeteareth-20Caprylyl GlycolCarbomerCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium LauroamphoacetatePhenoxyethanolActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractCoumarinDiethyl PhthalateCitrus Aurantifolia OilParfumAcacia Senegal GumPotassium SorbateFragrancePunica Granatum Pericarp ExtractSodium ChlorideSymphytum Officinale Root ExtractVanillinTocopherolXanthan Gum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Mono-Diglyceride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerine | 保湿剂,溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Diethyl Phthalate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Oil | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Symphytum Officinale Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vanillin | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/346 | — | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Mono-Diglyceride
- Not decoded yet
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glycerine
- Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing; rich foam, low irritation to eyes and skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Diethyl Phthalate
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
- Pomegranate peel extract rich in polyphenols for skin conditioning; low irritancy at typical use concentrations.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Vanillin
- Fragrance component; EU limit 0.85%, potential allergen, oxidation sensitive.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
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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