
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
acne scar gel with 5 ingredients
FEATURES
Herbal roll on that repairs skin barrier, Enriched with rosemary and sage, Brightens the skin, Controls sebum production, Clears acne marks
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
does not contain sulfates, parabens, alcohol, silicones or preservatives explicitly mentioned
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Fading Acne Scars Repairing Skin Barrier Brightening Skin Controlling Sebum ProductionBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Secret Alchemist Says
Product Description:
Secret Alchemist Fade Acne Scar Gel is a synergistic concoction of therapeutic oils in secret proportions intended to promote your skin healing process. Handcrafted with love, this blend with hyssop and sage amongst others aids in fading dark spots through its antioxidant properties and brightens the skin. The cucumber gel base works to repair your damaged skin barrier and improves the appearance of scars.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
hyssop,marjoram,rosemary,sage,cucumber-gel
Key Ingredients
hyssop,rosemary,sage,cucumber gel
Ingredients Details
Hyssop
Common Name(s): Hyssop,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hyssop has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,hyssop technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Marjoram
Common Name(s): Marjoram,aromatic herb extract/oil,bioactive polyphenol fragrance
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from polyphenol radical scavenging, anti-inflammatory activity from rosmarinic acid or flavonoid nf-kb inhibition, antimicrobial protection from terpenoid membrane disruption, and aromatic fragrance benefit.
Why It's Used: Aromatic herbs combine therapeutic phytochemistry with fragrance heritage โ the same polyphenols and terpenoids providing biological activity also contribute to the product's scent profile, providing multi-purpose value.
How It Works: Polyphenols (rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin) inhibit nf-kb and cox-2 at ic50 1โ20 ฮผm. monoterpene terpenoids (linalool, camphor, carvacrol, thymol) disrupt microbial membranes and activate/desensitise trpv1/trpm8 sensory receptors. rosmarinic acid's caffeic acid ester structure provides dual antioxidant from catechol groups + ester-linked caffeate.
Typically Found In: Aromatherapy,anti-inflammatory,natural fragrance
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Eu fragrance allergen declaration required for many aromatic herb components: linalool (lavender), limonene (citrus herbs), geraniol (rose herbs) must be individually declared on product labels when exceeding 0.001% (rinse-off) or 0.0001% (leave-on) thresholds.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra,marjoram aromatic herb polyphenol review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Rosemary
Common Name(s): Rosemary
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15