PHENOL

Ingredient type:OTHER

✨ Role: Phenol is used in certain dermatological procedures, often for its antiseptic and exfoliating properties. It can help treat certain skin conditions and is sometimes incorporated into professional chemical peels for its ability to penetrate deep into the skin.

Ingredient type: Other

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally unsafe for over-the-counter cosmetic use due to its irritant and corrosive potential at high concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, phenol is a synthetic compound of no animal origin.

✨ Worth knowing: Phenol is very powerful and must be handled with care. Its use is generally restricted to professional treatments under medical supervision. It can cause severe irritation and is potentially toxic in certain doses.

Found in: Generally used in specific medical procedures such as professional chemical peels, but rarely or never in consumer cosmetics.

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