ahaglow S Foaming Facewash
ahaglow Ahaglow S Foaming Facewash lists 14 ingredients on its label, 12 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Soap-based and synthetic surfactant system with salicylic and glycolic acids, buffered by aloe extract. SLES and betaine reduce irritation; carbomer and glycol distearate provide thickening. Suitable for oily skin needing exfoliation. Formulator's view: High-acid and anionic surfactant combinations require strict pH control to balance cleansing power and barrier safety; fragrance may exacerbate potential irritation for sensitive skin types.
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol Distearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Aloe ExtractPEG-8TromethamineCitric AcidFragrancePurified Water
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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