Alpha Skin Care Intensive Renewal Serum, 14% Glycolic AHA

Alpha Skin CareIntensive Renewal Serum, 14% Glycolic AHAIngredients

Alpha Skin Care Intensive Renewal Serum, 14% Glycolic AHA is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 13 ingredients. Notable: Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice. The product is made by Alpha Skin Care.

Intensive Renewal Serum, 14% Glycolic AHA provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 8 more.

Organic score: 46% natural vs 31% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
3
Ammonium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
7
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract
Astringent
8
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning agent, Humectant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Glycolic Acid
Moisturizing 4: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
UV Protection 2: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
Softening 2: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Soothing 2: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Concerns

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Gluten
Gluten
1 component
Wheat Germamidopropyldimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein#10

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#5Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#6Sodium Hyaluronate#8
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#6Glycolic Acid#2

Detailed view

Alpha Skin Care Intensive Renewal Serum, 14% Glycolic AHA

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.

#3Ammonium Hydroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#5Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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