the-raw The Raw. Acne Spot Drying Solution

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. Aqua
2. Zinc Carbonate
3. Zinc Oxide
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Propanediol
6. Cucumis Sativus Extract
7. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
8. Sulfur
9. Salicylic Acid
10. Lactobacillus Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
11. Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
12. Salix Alba Bark Extract
13. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
14. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
15. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
16. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
17. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
18. Glycerin
19. Dipropylene Glycol
20. Butylene Glycol
21. Glyceryl Caprylate
22. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23. Hydroxyacetophenone
24. Caprylyl Glycol
25. Silica
26. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
27. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
28. Camphor
29. Glycolic Acid
30. Menthol
31. Disodium EDTA
32. O-Cymen-5-Ol
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

OPACIFYING

Zinc Carbonate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Cucumis Sativus Extract

ANTI-SEBUM

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Sulfur

Other ingredients

Salicylic AcidLactobacillus Pear Juice Ferment FiltratePhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractGlycerinDipropylene GlycolButylene GlycolGlyceryl CaprylateDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydroxyacetophenoneCaprylyl GlycolSilicaPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilCamphorGlycolic AcidMentholDisodium EDTAO-Cymen-5-OlPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Zinc Carbonate

White powder for opacity in powder or SPF formulas.

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Propanediol

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

Cucumis Sativus Extract

Cucumber extract, soothing and moisturizing; suitable for sensitive skin

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Sulfur

Sebum-regulating and anti-seborrheic agent for acne; has distinct odor, low irritancy at standard levels but can be drying.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Lactobacillus Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Chinese herb extract used as a traditional tonic and skin conditioner.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Butylene Glycol

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Camphor

Denaturant and fragrance with irritant and allergenic potential; strict concentration limits required for sensitive skin.

Glycolic Acid

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

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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