Doctor Babor Refine RX Enzyme Peeling Balm
Exfoliant

Doctor Babor Refine RX Enzyme Peeling Balm

BABOR
18Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
67% Natural33% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Aprylic/capric TriglycerideEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTAqua/water/eauEXCELLENTSucroseEXCELLENTStearateGOODDi-c12-13 Alkyl MalateEXCELLENT

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)
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 2.9 — Effective
2.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 2.9
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 2.9: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

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

67% natural33% synthetic
12 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural and 33% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Stearate, Di-c12-13 Alkyl Malate, Sucrose Laurate, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Ulva Lactuca Extract
type of chemical entity3:Sucrose, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
solvent2:Aprylic/capric Triglyceride, Aqua/water/eau

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.