tocobo AHA BHA Lemon Toner

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.

1. Water
2. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
3. Glycolic Acid
4. Methylpropanediol
5. Alcohol Denat
6. Sodium Hydroxide
7. Dipropylene Glycol
8. C12-14 Pareth-12
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Octyldodeceth-16
12. Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
13. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
14. Betaine
15. Panthenol
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Salicylic Acid
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Allantoin
20. Cynanchum Atratum Extract
21. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
22. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
23. Pentylene Glycol
24. Beta-Glucan
25. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
26. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
27. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
28. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
29. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
30. Salvia Sclarea Oil
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
33. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractDipropylene Glycol

BUFFERING

Glycolic AcidSodium Hydroxide

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

C12-14 Pareth-12PhenoxyethanolOctyldodeceth-16Sphingomonas Ferment ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilBetainePanthenolButylene GlycolSalicylic AcidSodium HyaluronateAllantoinCynanchum Atratum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilPentylene GlycolBeta-GlucanLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower OilSalvia Sclarea OilEthylhexylglycerinAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

C12-14 Pareth-12

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Octyldodeceth-16

Not decoded yet

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Ferment extract, barrier repair and hydration; 0.1–1% typical, low irritation

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

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.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Cynanchum extract for conditioning; anti-inflammatory, check batch consistency

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Essential oil for fragrance and astringency; contains allergens like linalool, limited by III/350

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

Extract for soothing care; contains mucilage, check microbial load and clarity impact

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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