6 PROHIBITED
Reverse Skin Lightening Treatment
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited⚠️ 3 needs review🔶 4 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
⚠️ Needs Review (Annex II) — 2
- 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene (Hydroquinone), with the exception of entry 14 in Annex III
- HC Yellow No 11
Ingredient composition · 40 total
Safe (1)Restricted (3)Prohibited (4)Unknown (32)
Composition
18% natural25% synthetic
🌿 7 natural❓ 23 unknown origin🧪 10 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 18% natural, 57% unknown origin and 25% synthetic.
Ingredients data:33 / 40explained
6 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 restricted (EU Annex III)
3 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 40 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
40 / 40Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️10 of 40 ingredients missing description or function
Hydroquinone#1🚫 Prohibited
Hydroquinone
No function
Water/Aqua/Eau#2
Water/Aqua/Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Ethoxydiglycol#3
HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Cetearyl Alcohol#4
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer#5
Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Diethylhexyl Sebacate#6
FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate
Polyacrylamide#7
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING
2-Propenamide, homopolymer
Ceteareth-20#8
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Glycerin#9
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
C13-14 Isoparaffin#10
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Alkanes, C13-14-iso
Dimethicone#11
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Fragrance/Parfum#12
Fragrance/Parfum is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Retinol#13⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Ascorbyl Palmitate#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate#15
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)
Lactic Acid#16
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract#17
SKIN CONDITIONING
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.), Ericaceae
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate#18
CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
Sodium Metabisulfite#19
Disodium disulphite
No function
Laureth-7#20
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
3,6,9,12,15,18,21-Heptaoxatritriacontanol
Glyceryl Stearate#21
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Peg-100 Stearate#22
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Tocopheryl Acetate#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citric Acid#24
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#25
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Propylene Glycol#26
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Disodium Edta#27
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Bht#28
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Methylparaben#29
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben#30
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Benzoic Acid#31
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Sorbic Acid#32
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Chlorphenesin#33
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Imidazolidinyl Urea#34
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Phenoxyethanol#35
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#36🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Limonene#37⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Linalool#38⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Yellow 5#39🚫 Prohibited
Yellow 5 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Yellow 6#40🚫 Prohibited
Yellow 6 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
