Typology Exfoliating Serum 10% Glycolic Acid

TypologyExfoliating Serum 10% Glycolic AcidIngredients

Typology Exfoliating Serum 10% Glycolic Acid is a product from Uncategorized category with 15 ingredients. Notable: Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract. The product is made by Typology.

Exfoliating Serum 10% Glycolic Acid provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 14 more.

Organic score: 53% natural vs 40% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
5
Polysorbate-20
Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
6
Sodium Benzoate
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Preservative
7
Sodium Levulinate
Skin conditioning agent
8
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid
Antioxidants [2]: Citric Acid, Lecithin
Lightening 4: Glycolic Acid, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Antiseptic 4: Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denatured, Bisabolol, Potassium Sorbate
Softening 3: Glycerin, Bisabolol, Lecithin
Soothing 3: Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Concerns

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Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Polysorbate-20

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: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#15Alcohol Denatured#8
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#15Glycolic Acid#2Citric Acid#12

Detailed view

Typology Exfoliating Serum 10% Glycolic Acid

#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.

#3Glycerin

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.

#4Sodium 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.

#5Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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