Xerial 40 Ongles
Exfoliant
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Xerial 40 Ongles

SVR
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
41% Natural53% 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.

Piroctone Olamine
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Polyacrylate-13
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Salicylic Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 3.5 — Optimal
3.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.5
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 3.5: optimal range (3–4)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic 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

41% natural53% synthetic
7 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 41% natural, 6% unknown and 53% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

humectant3:Urea, Glycerin, Histidine
type of chemical entity3:Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate
skin conditioning3:Serine, Bacillus Ferment, Histidine

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.