AHA Face Peeling
Exfoliant
Updated 4w ago

AHA Face Peeling

Nezeni
10Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
60% Natural40% 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.

Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Sorbic AcidMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (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 2.5 — Suboptimal
2.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 2.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Azelaic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 2.5: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Azelaic Acid at pH 2.5: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Azelaic Acid at pH 2.5 is below the ideal range (4–5.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5

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

60% natural40% synthetic
6 natural 4 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives

Functions Overview (11)

buffering2:Glycolic Acid, Tartaric Acid
fragrance2:Sodium Benzoate, Tartaric Acid
type of chemical entity2:Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid

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.