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Active Ingredients

Sebacic Acid

Often labeled as: Sebum Regulator

The castor-derived sebum balancer.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A dicarboxylic acid derived from castor oil. It is highly effective at dissolving hardened sebum inside the pore lining and balancing the skin's overall oil production.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Clears blackheads, refines enlarged pores, and provides mild antibacterial action.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A fantastic addition to toners for combination and oily skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It acts like a strong BHA peel.

The Science

It is much larger and gentler than Salicylic Acid, working primarily on sebum regulation.