Intensive Care
Exfoliant

Intensive Care

Indulona
28Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
61% Natural29% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTParaffinum LiquidumPEG-5 Glyceryl StearateEXCELLENTStearic Acid (Emulsifier)EXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTOctyldodecanol (Emollient)EXCELLENT

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.

Benzyl Salicylate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Coumarin
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Geraniol
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 3.1 — Suboptimal
3.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.1
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.1: optimal range (3–4)
Niacinamide at pH 3.1: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Niacinamide at pH 3.1 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

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

Composition

61% natural28% synthetic
17 natural 3 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 61% natural, 11% unknown and 28% synthetic.

Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance10:Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal... +2 more
humectant6:Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Fructose, Inositol, Urea
antistatic4:Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Inositol

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.