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Exfoliant
Updated 10 Dec 2025

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SIRCUIT® Cosmeceuticals
24Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
71% Natural29% 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 (Orange) 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.
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration exceeds of the substance or substances: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
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 3.8 — Optimal
3.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.8
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone at pH 3.8: optimal range (3.5–4.5)
Detected actives & ideal pH
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

71% natural29% synthetic
17 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 24 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural and 29% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance3 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning8:Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Nymphaea Coerulea (Blue Lotus) Flower Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Gluconolactone, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Arginine Hcl
fragrance5:Santalum Austrocaledonicum (Sandalwood) Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Sodium Benzoate
cleansing3:Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

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.