Obagi Medical Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

Obagi MedicalNu-Derm Exfoderm ForteIngredients

Obagi Medical Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte is a product from Exfoliants, Peels and Scrubs category with 14 ingredients. Notable: Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Lactic Acid. The product is made by Obagi Medical.

Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 7 more.

Organic score: 64% natural vs 29% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
3
Emulsifying Wax
4
Triethanolamine
Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
5
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Lactic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
8
Kalaya Oil

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid
Softening 4: Emulsifying Wax, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol
Moisturizing 3: Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Stearic Acid
Cleansing 2: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid
Lightening 2: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid
Parabens
Parabens
2 components
Methylparaben#12
Propylparaben#13
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#11

ECO Metrics

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

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#2Stearic Acid#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#2Lactic Acid#6

Detailed view

Obagi Medical Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

#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.

#3Emulsifying Wax

Origin: natural
Role: No information
Softening
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#4Triethanolamine

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Triethanolamine is a pH adjuster. It is a toxic component that can be absorbed by the skin and detected in blood later. It can be a dermal irritant. Though it's considered safe, you should think before using it in skincare. There are many products on the market without Triethanolamine.

#5Glycerin

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.

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