AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Deconstruct

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This scalp treatment from Deconstruct lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

3 known irritants

Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Hamamelis virginiana water · activeCan be sensitizing or irritating for some individuals, especially if formulated with alcohol, due to its natural tannin content.
Hamamelis virginiana extract · activeCan be drying and potentially irritating for sensitive skin due to its astringent properties (tannins) and common alcohol content in formulations.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract · activeContains cinnamaldehyde, an EU 26 fragrance allergen and known skin sensitizer.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBrighteningScar healingAnti-agingGood for oily skinReduces large poresBarrier repairAcne fightingReduces irritationRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
4
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

32

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, hamamelis virginiana water, hamamelis virginiana extract, propylene glycol, zinc chloride, hydrolyzed wheat protein, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, thymus vulgaris extract, malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, triethanolamine, vitis vinifera seed extract, lactic acid, salicylic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydrolyzed corn protein, xanthan gum, sodium gluconate, rapeseed sophorolipids, pisum sativum sprout extract, sodium benzoate, glycerin, phosphatidylcholine, disodium phosphate, biotin, potassium phosphate, cetrimonium chloride, tocopherol, disodium edta, tocopheryl acetate

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4propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Is AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum contains 1 flagged allergen and 3 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check AHA BHA Exfoliating Scalp Serum against your own profile.