Formula · 5.6

Brand · 6.1

Aravia Professional · toner with salicylic acid · Russia

Aravia Professional Sebum Free Toner

Aravia Professional Sebum Free Toner
5.6

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.8Actives with strong evidence: 0 of 4
  • Active concentration0.9After the 1 % line: salicylic acid (bha) — the concentration is likely token
  • Completeness for the purpose0.1For “acne and blackheads” — 14 %; without niacinamide, which cuts sebum and redness; without a retinoid — the main tool against new plugs; without benzoyl peroxide — the best-proven agent against acne bacteria; could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3), retinoid, benzoyl peroxide; below threshold: salicylic acid (bha); a broad formula across 7 purposes
  • Tolerance1.0Debatable ingredient groups: benzyl alcohol
  • adults
  • babies
  • atopic skin
  • pregnancysalicylates — ask a doctor
  • sensitive skinstart at 0.5 %
  • childrenlow concentrations
  • fragrance allergyon the EU list of 26 allergens
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
  • fragrance · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “fragrance and its allergens” group — 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
  • 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: Acne products work on four fronts: dissolve plugs (acids), calm inflammation (azelaic acid, niacinamide, zinc), kill bacteria (benzoyl peroxide, tea tree) and prevent new plugs (a retinoid). One active per front is enough; two or three different fronts work noticeably better.
When:
  • leave-on
  • evening
on skin — in the evening, starting 2–3 times a week; in a shampoo — at every wash, leave for 2–3 minutes
When to expect an effect: pores, blackheads — 4–8 weeks; dryness — days; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks; soothing and less tightness — within days
What is normal: mild dryness and flaking in the first weeks; stinging on cracks

Ingredients — 15 components · 4 work

What works: 4 of 15 ingredients: salicylic acid, urea, panthenol and 1 more. Acne products work on four fronts: dissolve plugs (acids), calm inflammation (azelaic acid, niacinamide, zinc), kill bacteria (benzoyl peroxide, tea tree) and prevent new plugs (a retinoid). One active per front is enough; two or three different fronts work noticeably better.

Strengths: active concentration, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 0 of 4; completeness for the purpose: for “acne and blackheads” — 14 %

Questions: benzyl alcohol — a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.

  • Urea + Salicylic acid (BHA) — reinforce each otherurea softens the horny layer and helps salicylic acid penetrate — a pair for feet and keratosis pilaris
  • 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
  • Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Bidens Tripartita Flower Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Chelidonium Majus Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Salvia Sclarea Flower Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Plantago Major Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Urea works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: urea
  • Panthenol works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil base: coating, fillers · coating glazing agent
  • Allantoin works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: allantoin
  • Salicylic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: salicylic acid
  • Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate base: coating, fillers · makes hair softer and easier to comb
  • Benzyl Alcohol questions · a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.
  • 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.
  • Sodium Hydroxide base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener

Aravia Professional Sebum Free Toner is a product whose active ingredient is salicylic acid (bha) + urea + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) + allantoin. The concentration is not declared and the active sits after the 1 % line — more for the label than for the effect. The effect is moderately supported: salicylic acid (bha), urea, panthenol (pro-vitamin b5), allantoin. The formula has 15 ingredients, 4 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Benzyl Alcohol (a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.). Well-matched pairs in the formula: urea + salicylic acid (bha). Acne products work on four fronts: dissolve plugs (acids), calm inflammation (azelaic acid, niacinamide, zinc), kill bacteria (benzoyl peroxide, tea tree) and prevent new plugs (a retinoid). One active per front is enough; two or three different fronts work noticeably better. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), fragrance, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, babies, atopic skin. pregnancy, sensitive skin, children, fragrance allergy — ask a doctor. Use: on skin — in the evening, starting 2–3 times a week; in a shampoo — at every wash, leave for 2–3 minutes. When to expect an effect: pores, blackheads — 4–8 weeks. Label score — 5.6 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 0 of 4; after the 1 % line: salicylic acid (bha) — the concentration is likely token; for “acne and blackheads” — 14 %; without niacinamide, which cuts sebum and redness; without a retinoid — the main tool against new plugs; without benzoyl peroxide — the best-proven agent against acne bacteria; could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3), retinoid, benzoyl peroxide; below threshold: salicylic acid (bha); a broad formula across 7 purposes; debatable ingredient groups: benzyl alcohol). Sun protection is required in the daytime afterwards.

Who it does not suit

When to stop: burning, persistent redness — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Sun protection is required in the daytime afterwards.

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