Peter Thomas Roth AHA-BHA Acne Clearing Gel

Peter Thomas RothAHA-BHA Acne Clearing GelIngredients

Peter Thomas Roth AHA-BHA Acne Clearing Gel is a product from Acne and Blemish Treatments category with 34 ingredients. Notable: Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Arginine, BHT, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate). The product is made by Peter Thomas Roth, from United States.

AHA-BHA Acne Clearing Gel provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 16 more.

Organic score: 26% natural vs 65% chemical.

INCI

1
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
2
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
Skin conditioning agent
4
Arginine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Masking
5
Arnica Montana
6
BHT
Fragrance ingredient, Masking
7
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Butylparaben
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Preservative

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid (2%)
Vitamins [1]: Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
Antioxidants [4]: Arginine, BHT, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Antiseptic 7: Salicylic Acid (2%), Alcohol Denatured, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate-60, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Soothing 6: Salicylic Acid (2%), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Arnica Montana, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Polysorbate-60
Moisturizing 4: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Cleansing 4: Salicylic Acid (2%), Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Polysorbate-60, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
Parabens
Parabens
4 components
Butylparaben#8
Ethylparaben#14
Methylparaben#22
Propylparaben#27
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Cyclopentasiloxane#10

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: 4Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#7Glycerin#15Propylene Glycol#26Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#28Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#1Glycolic Acid#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#1Citric Acid#9Glycolic Acid#16

Detailed view

Peter Thomas Roth AHA-BHA Acne Clearing Gel

#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

#3Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

#4Arginine

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Masking
Antioxidants
Healing
Regeneration
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Arginine is an essential amino acid. It works as an antioxidant when used in skincare products. It also helps the skin to regenerate and stay hydrated. In hair care, it is used to decrease damage from oxidative coloring or bleaching.

#5Arnica Montana

Origin: natural
Role: No information
Acne fighting
Soothing
Healing
Anti dandruff
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

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