COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

COSRXAHA 7 Whitehead Power LiquidIngredients

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid is a product from Exfoliants, Peels and Scrubs category with 10 ingredients. Notable: Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate. The product is made by CosRX.

AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 8 more.

Organic score: 30% natural vs 60% chemical.

INCI

1
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
Fragrance ingredient, Masking
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
4
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
5
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
6
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
7
Panthenol
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
8
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning agent, Humectant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Glycolic Acid
Vitamins [2]: Niacinamide, Panthenol
Antioxidants [1]: Niacinamide
Moisturizing 4: Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Anti-aging 3: Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate
Softening 2: Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Soothing 2: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol

ECO Metrics

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

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#21,2-Hexanediol#6Panthenol#7Sodium Hyaluronate#8
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#3
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#3

Detailed view

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

#1Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Glycolic 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.

#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#5Sodium Hydroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Sodium Hydroxide is used mostly for formulation purposes. It helps to hold the pH level of a product. It also works as a chemical exfoliator that removes dead cells. Usually concentration of this component is low in skin care products and it’s used mostly for adjusting pH.

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