Zero Micro-Exfoliant Fluid
Exfoliant

Zero Micro-Exfoliant Fluid

Maxi-peel
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
50% Natural44% 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.

Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
RetinolMax 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’.
Menthol
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
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 2.7 — Suboptimal
2.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 2.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Retinol
Niacinamide at pH 2.7: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 2.7: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 2.7: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Retinol at pH 2.7: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Niacinamide at pH 2.7 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Retinol at pH 2.7 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
RetinolpH 5–6

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

50% natural44% synthetic
8 natural 1 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 6% unknown and 44% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

solvent3:Alcohol Denat, Aqua, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride
skin conditioning2:Niacinamide, Retinol
type of chemical entity2:Sodium Ascorbate, Menthol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
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. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.