Rosacea Cream
Exfoliant
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Rosacea Cream

Grahams Natural Skin
15Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
67% Natural27% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.1 — Suboptimal
4.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.1
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Retinol, Glycolic Acid
Gluconolactone at pH 4.1: optimal range (3.5–4.5)
Niacinamide at pH 4.1: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.1: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.1: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 4.1: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.1: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Niacinamide at pH 4.1 is below the ideal range (5–7).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.1 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Retinol at pH 4.1 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
Glycolic 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

67% natural26% synthetic
10 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 7% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (14)

skin conditioning3:Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide
emollient3:Cetostearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Monocaprylate
solvent1:Water Purified

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin.