Gamma Hydroxy Forte Skin Resurfacing Cream
3 PROHIBITED
Skin Doctors

Gamma Hydroxy Forte Skin Resurfacing Cream

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 8 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 35 total
Safe (1)Restricted (8)Prohibited (2)Unknown (24)

Composition

17% natural34% synthetic
🌿 6 natural❓ 17 unknown origin🧪 12 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 17% natural, 49% unknown origin and 34% synthetic.

Ingredients data:33 / 35explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
8 restricted (EU Annex III)
9 need review

Ingredient Analysis

🌟
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
🧪
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 35 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

35 / 35
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️2 of 35 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#2
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycolic Acid#3
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Benzophenone-3#4
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol#5
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclopentasiloxane#6
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Lactic Acid#7
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Cetyl Alcohol#8
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Hexadecan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Stearyl Alcohol#9
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Octadecan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclohexasiloxane#10
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
A light-feeling, volatile (meaning it does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) silicone that gives skin a unique, silky and non-greasy feel. It...
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#11
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glyceryl Stearate#12
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-100 Stearate#13
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ceteareth-20#14
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Salicylic Acid#15⚠️ Restricted
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Retinyl Palmitate#16⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenyl Trimethicone#17
ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#18
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice#19
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Retinol#20⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
If you like to read about skincare (and if you are here, it seems that you do :)), we are sure that you have already read a lot about retinol. It is the...
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#21
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Xanthan Gum#22
gum
food additive and thickener
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hydroxide#24⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#25
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Methylparaben#26
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethylparaben#27
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylparaben#28
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylparaben#29
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Fragrance#30
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Citronellol#31⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hexyl Cinnamal#32⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Limonene#33⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#34🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#35⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
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