Next Level The Exfoliator AHA&BHA 30%
Exfoliant
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Next Level The Exfoliator AHA&BHA 30%

Nacomi
30Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
Mod. Allergens4 fragrance allergens
73% 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.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
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.
Dehydroacetic AcidMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
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 — Effective
3.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.1
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.1: optimal range (3–4)
Gluconolactone at pH 3.1: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–4.5 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

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

73% natural27% synthetic
22 natural 8 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural and 27% synthetic.

Preservatives4 preservatives
Fragrance3 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Raspberry Ketone
type of chemical entity6:Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
fragrance6:Tartaric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Raspberry Ketone, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene

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.