Adapalene
The synthetic retinoid engineered exclusively for acne.
Ammoniated Mercury
๐จ TOXIC: Illegal and dangerous skin bleaching agent.
Benzophenone-3
The highly controversial, penetrating UV filter.
Benzoyl Peroxide
The oxygen-bomb that destroys acne bacteria.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
๐จ CAUTION: The controversial, endocrine-disrupting preservative.
Clobetasol Propionate
๐จ RX ONLY: Ultra-potent steroid abused in bleaching creams.
Coal Tar
โ ๏ธ CAUTION: The old-school, heavy-duty psoriasis treatment.
Diethanolamine
๐จ AVOID: The toxic pH adjuster and foamer.
Diethyl Phthalate
๐จ AVOID: The hidden fragrance hormone-disruptor.
Formaldehyde
๐จ TOXIC: Carcinogenic gas / straightening agent.
Hydrocortisone
๐จ CAUTION: The medical steroid; not for daily use.
Hydroquinone
๐จ BANNED: The undisputed, prescription-grade dark spot eraser.