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WHAT IS IT?
Mattifying face wipes with Vitamin E and Chamomile extracts
FEATURES
Refreshing, Mattifying, Contains Vitamin E and Chamomile extracts
BEST FOR
oily
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Who Is It For?
All Ages All Genders With Acne-prone SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Cleansing Mattifying Acne-prone Skin CareBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Face wipes with Vitamin E and Chamomile extracts for acne-prone skin, pack of 30 wipes
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Vitamin-E, Chamomile-Extract, Lactic Acid
Key Ingredients
Vitamin E, Chamomile Extract
Ingredients Details
Lactic Acid
Common Name(s): L-lactic acid,2-hydroxypropionic acid,milk acid
CAS Number: 50-21-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Exfoliates dead skin cells, attracts and retains moisture, brightens skin tone, and improves texture.
Why It's Used: Dual exfoliant and humectant โ uniquely hydrating vs other ahas. gentler and suitable for normal-to-sensitive skin.
How It Works: Disrupts desmosomes to promote exfoliation at low ph. acts as humectant. also stimulates ceramide synthesis at lower concentrations for barrier support.
Typically Found In: Chemical exfoliants,toners,serums,professional peels
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ alpha hydroxy acid (aha)
Secondary Functions: Humectant,brightening,barrier support,ceramide synthesis
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (daily); 20%โ90% (professional); active at ph โค3.9
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived from carbohydrates or synthetically produced. both l-form and dl-form used.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing โ spf required. better tolerated than glycolic acid for most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe at otc concentrations. eu: โค10% leave-on at ph โฅ3.5. mandatory spf advisory.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Lactic acid's role as a natural moisturizing factor (nmf) component makes it uniquely hydrating among ahas. ceramide synthesis stimulation at 2% provides barrier benefits complementing exfoliating activity.
Last Verified: Cosing database,stiller et al. lactic acid review,sccs aha opinion
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12