pixi Peel & Polish

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Lactic Acid
3. Polylactic Acid
4. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Propanediol
7. Ceteareth-20
8. Beraclay Light Red
9. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
10. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
11. Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
12. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
13. Acer Saccharum Extract
14. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
15. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
16. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
17. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
18. Hydroxyethylcellulose
19. Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
20. Butylene Glycol
21. Maltooligosyl Glucoside
22. Glyceryl Stearate
23. Peg-100 Stearate
24. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
25. Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
26. Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Caprylyl Glycol
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
32. Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
33. Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
34. Pentylene Glycol
35. Sorbic Acid
36. Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
37. Ascorbyl Palmitate
38. Benzoic Acid
39. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains mineral oil

Formulation view Water base with lactic acid for pH and polylactic acid as physical exfoliants. Sunflower oil and plant extracts added. Thickened with xanthan gum. For gentle exfoliation. Factory note: Particle size must be strictly controlled to avoid abrasion, balancing acidity and stability.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

ABRASIVE

Polylactic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholPanax Ginseng Root Extract

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Other ingredients

Ceteareth-20Beraclay Light RedCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractHydroxyethylcellulosePolyglyceryl-3 CocoateButylene GlycolMaltooligosyl GlucosideGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDipentaerythrityl Tri-PolyhydroxystearateHydrogenated Starch HydrolysatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolSodium HydroxideXanthan GumPolyglyceryl-4 CapratePolyglyceryl-6 CaprylatePolyglyceryl-6 RicinoleatePentylene GlycolSorbic AcidHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidAscorbyl PalmitateBenzoic AcidTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Polylactic Acid

Physical exfoliating abrasive; particle size must suit efficacy without scratching

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Beraclay Light Red

Not decoded yet

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

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

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Non-ionic emulsifier from coconut fatty acids, gentle, used in O/W or W/O systems at 1-5%, requires pH adjustment.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Maltooligosyl Glucoside

Hydrophilic humectant and film former at 0.1–1%; low irritation, suitable for all skin types

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

Waxy emollient for feel enhancement; increases viscosity at high levels.

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination

Phenoxyethanol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

Gentle emulsifier for O/W systems; refreshing feel, good biodegradability

Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate

Non-ionic emulsifier from castor oil, strong emulsification and solubilization, used in creams at 1-5%, gentle.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Bioactive marker in Evening Primrose Oil, antioxidant and soothing; used at low levels

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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