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AHA Lightening Gel

Updated on: 17/02/2025
AHA Lightening Gel
11
Total Ingredients
analysed
7 of 11
Skin-Safe
low risk
3 of 11
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 11
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Glycolic Acid and Kojic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DCL AHA Lightening Gel comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic AHA Lightening Gel appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 11 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is DCL a good skincare brand?

South African skincare brand offering targeted treatments. DCL makes products such as AHA Lightening Gel that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about DCL.

Is DCL AHA Lightening Gel safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution AHA Lightening Gel may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-bisulfite" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Bisulfite</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does DCL AHA Lightening Gel clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, AHA Lightening Gel is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 11 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes DCL AHA Lightening Gel?

This product is from DCL. See more products from DCL.

What are the ingredients in DCL AHA Lightening Gel?

AHA Lightening Gel contains 11 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/kojic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Kojic Acid</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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