Acid ingredients
All 6 acids in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 6 rate 0–1 and 0 rate 3 or above, averaging 0.0 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Hydroxy Acids | Glycolic Acid | 0 | established |
| Azelaic Acid | Azelaic Acid | 0 | established |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | 0 | established |
| Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | 0 | established |
| Mandelic Acid | Mandelic Acid | 0 | moderate |
| Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | 0 | established |
A rating describes the raw ingredient in isolation. Paste a full product label to see these in context, or read how we grade the evidence.
Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Carrier oil 39
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Preservative 15
- Pigment 14
- Surfactant 13
- UV filter 12
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- Thickener 10
- Absorbent 8
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Wax 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2