Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner

Good MoleculesGlycolic Exfoliating TonerIngredients

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner is a product from Uncategorized category with 21 ingredients. Notable: Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate. The product is made by Good Molecules.

Glycolic Exfoliating Toner provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 11 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 52% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
4
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Sodium Citrate
Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Masking
6
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
7
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Glycolic Acid (3.5%)
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [2]: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Niacinamide
Moisturizing 10: Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Softening 5: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid
Anti-aging 5: Glycolic Acid (3.5%), Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Cleansing 3: Glycolic Acid (3.5%), Salicylic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

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
1,2-Hexanediol#6Glycerin#7Butylene Glycol#9Sodium Hyaluronate#19
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#3Salicylic Acid#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#11Glycolic Acid#3Salicylic Acid#10

Detailed view

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner

#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.

#2Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

#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.

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

#5Sodium Citrate

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Sodium Citrate is a water-soluble soft organic surfactant with strong stabilizing and conditioning effects. It helps to produce foam and lowers the negative impact of hard water on your skin and hair. It also helps to regulate the pH level of the product. It’s a natural ingredient and it’s safe for most people. It’s used in food (additive number E331).

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