Exfoliation Accelator
Exfoliant
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Exfoliation Accelator

Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
68% Natural27% 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.

Ammonium HydroxideMax 6.0%
Max concentration:6.0%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Label warnings: Above 2%: Contains ammonia
Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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 3.1 — Suboptimal
3.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.1
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Retinol
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.1: optimal range (3–4)
Retinol at pH 3.1: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 3.1 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
RetinolpH 5–6

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

68% natural27% synthetic
15 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural, 5% unknown and 27% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin
skin conditioning4:Propylene Glycol Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
group of stereoisomers3:Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Squalane

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.