Water[1]/eau (aqua), glycolic acid[2] 6%, Bio-Maple compound (acer saccharum[3] isolate), laureth-[4]4, phenoxyethanol[5], butylparaben, ethylparaben, methylparabe[5]n. May contain sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
Ingredient Analysis
2. ↑ glycolic acid. Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment
3. ↑ sugar maple ( acer saccharum ) moisturizing properties, not the same as glycolic or lactic acids nor does it exfoliate skin
4. ↑ laureth-. surfactant: the higher the number, the more viscosity of the ingredient increases until it becomes a white waxy solid. Some research shows that the lower the value, the higher the risk of irritation.
5. ↑ preservatives ( phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives