Formula · 4.7

Brand · 6.1

Aravia Professional · glycolic + lactic acid · Russia

ARAVIA Professional Scalp AHA Peel

ARAVIA Professional Scalp AHA Peel
4.7

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence1.0Actives with strong evidence: 2 of 2
  • Completeness for the purpose0.2For “oily scalp” — 15 %; rice starch; zinc pca; nettle extract; could be added without conflict: rice starch, zinc pca, nettle extract; below threshold: lactic acid; a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Tolerance0.6Rinse-off product; debatable groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); use together with care: glycolic acid + lactic acid; pH 3.2 is below the threshold for Glycolic acid, Lactic acid — flushing possible
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • oily skin
  • dry skin
  • sensitive skintingling, start 1–2 times a week
  • before sunSPF is a must in the daytime
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: An oily scalp needs either absorbents (dry shampoo) or sebum-reducing actives (zinc PCA, salicylic acid) and a cleansing base without heavy films.
When:
  • when washing, rinsed off
  • evening
in the evening, 2–3 times a week; SPF in the daytime
When to expect an effect: texture, glow — 2–4 weeks; smoothness — 2–4 weeks
What is normal: tingling for 1–2 minutes after applying; mild tingling

Ingredients — 8 components · 2 work

What works: 2 of 8 ingredients: glycolic acid, lactic acid. An oily scalp needs either absorbents (dry shampoo) or sebum-reducing actives (zinc PCA, salicylic acid) and a cleansing base without heavy films.

Strengths: actives and evidence

What lowers the score: completeness for the purpose: for “oily scalp” — 15 %; tolerance: rinse-off product

Questions: fragrance and its allergens: fragrance — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

  • Glycolic acid + Lactic acid — use together with caretwo AHAs in one product — combined acidity, irritation risk
  • Aqua base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Glycolic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: AHA acid
  • Lactic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: AHA acid
  • Polyquaternium-37 base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Sodium Hydroxide base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Phenoxyethanol base: coating, fillers · the most widespread cosmetic preservative: it keeps the product sterile. Permitted in the EU up to 1 %, recognised as safe at that level.
  • Ethylhexylglycerin base: coating, fillers · a preservative booster and skin-conditioning ingredient: it barely preserves on its own but helps phenoxyethanol work and lowers the amount needed.
  • Parfum questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

ARAVIA Professional Scalp AHA Peel is a product whose active ingredient is glycolic acid + lactic acid. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is supported by studies: glycolic acid, lactic acid. The formula has 8 ingredients, 2 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Parfum (the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works). Use together with care: glycolic acid + lactic acid. An oily scalp needs either absorbents (dry shampoo) or sebum-reducing actives (zinc PCA, salicylic acid) and a cleansing base without heavy films. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, oily skin, dry skin. sensitive skin, before sun, atopic skin — ask a doctor. rosacea, eczema, children, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: in the evening, 2–3 times a week; SPF in the daytime. When to expect an effect: texture, glow — 2–4 weeks. Label score — 4.7 out of 10 (for “oily scalp” — 15 %; rice starch; zinc pca; nettle extract; could be added without conflict: rice starch, zinc pca, nettle extract; below threshold: lactic acid; a broad formula across 3 purposes; rinse-off product; debatable groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); use together with care: glycolic acid + lactic acid; ph 3.2 is below the threshold for glycolic acid, lactic acid — flushing possible). Per the pack: do not apply to broken skin, avoid contact with the eyes, do not use on an inflamed scalp. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • rosacea, eczemanot on inflamed skin
  • childrenonly if prescribed
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: burning, persistent redness — stop; do not use the same evening as a retinoid; burning, persistent redness — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: do not apply to broken skin, avoid contact with the eyes, do not use on an inflamed scalp. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

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The score describes the formula, not your hair: a sulfate shampoo suits an oily scalp and fails a dry, sensitive one. Tell us about your hair, scalp and the problem — shedding, dandruff, oiliness, dryness — and we will build a routine and say whether this product suits you.

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