Natural BHA Returning A-Sol
Exfoliant
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Natural BHA Returning A-Sol

COSRX
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
75% Natural25% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 2.9 — Effective
2.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 2.9
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 2.9: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 2.9: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

75% natural25% synthetic
12 natural 4 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural and 25% synthetic.

Functions Overview (11)

solvent4:Alcohol, Water, 2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol
type of chemical entity3:Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin
skin conditioning2:Propolis Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.