Exfoliants

Chemical exfoliants dissolve the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, allowing them to shed more evenly. Unlike physical scrubs, they work without abrasion. AHAs (glycolic, lactic, mandelic acid) are water-soluble and work on the skin surface. BHAs (salicylic acid) are oil-soluble and penetrate into pores.

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bromelain
Safe
care ingredient.
capryloyl salicylic acid
Caution
a gentle derivative of salicylic acid.
citric acid
Safe
buffering.
gluconolactone
Safe
exfoliant, chelating.
glycolic acid
Caution
the strongest AHA acid.
lactobionic acid
Safe
exfoliant, buffering.
malic acid
Safe
gentle AHA.
mandelic acid
Safe
AHA from bitter almonds.
papain
Safe
conditioning ingredient.
protease
Safe
care ingredient.
salicylic acid
Safe
an oil-soluble acid that penetrates pores.
tartaric acid
Safe
buffering, exfoliant.
white willow bark extract
Safe
soothing component.