Aloha Youth Serum
Serum

Aloha Youth Serum

Honua Hawaiian Skincare
28Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
82% Natural18% 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.

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.1 — Suboptimal
5.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.1
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.1: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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
Key Actives
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

82% natural18% synthetic
23 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural and 18% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calophyllum Tacamahaca (Kamani) Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Aleurites Moluccanus (Kukui Nut) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil, Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchiol) Seed Oil, Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) Fruit Extract... +5 more
emollient4:Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus (Kukui Nut) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
antioxidant4:Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil, Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.