elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam — Efficacy 4.1/5.0, Safety 4.0/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam
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elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam

Body CareExfoliation
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.0 / 5.0
System Verdict
Clinically strong but borderline too harsh: this 25% glycolic body foam will smooth KP and rough texture, yet its very high acid load, surfactant base and fragrance push it into ‘use with caution’ territory. The efficacy score is driven almost entirely by the high-evidence glycolic acid at a headline 25% level, supported by humectants like glycerin and contact-time friendly actives such as zinc PCA and copper PCA, but the rinse-off format, necessary neutralization with sodium hydroxide and foam cleanser base mean real-world strength is slightly lower than the raw percentage and require short contact times, patch testing, and diligent moisturization afterwards.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Glycolic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Zinc PCACopper PCAGlyceryl OleateLevulinic AcidSodium LevulinateHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Parfum (Fragrance)
What Each Ingredient Does
Aqua (Water)
solvent base
Glycolic Acid
alpha-hydroxy acid exfoliant
Glycerin
humectant for hydration
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
amphoteric surfactant cleanser
Sodium Hydroxide
pH adjuster / neutralizer
Decyl Glucoside
non-ionic surfactant cleanser
Polysorbate 20
emulsifier and solubilizer
Propylene Glycol
humectant and solvent
Zinc PCA
seboregulating and hydrating agent
Copper PCA
conditioning and hydrating agent
Coco-Glucoside
non-ionic surfactant cleanser
Tocopherol
antioxidant vitamin E
Glyceryl Oleate
emollient and co-emulsifier
Levulinic Acid
preservative booster / mild acid
Chlorphenesin
preservative antimicrobial
Sodium Levulinate
preservative booster
Parfum (Fragrance)
adds scent to formula
Citric Acid
pH adjuster / buffering agent
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
emollient and antioxidant stabilizer
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Copper PCA, Coco-Glucoside, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Oleate, Levulinic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Levulinate, Parfum (Fragrance), Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Frequently Asked

Is elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam worth it?

elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam scores 4.1 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.0 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Clinically strong but borderline too harsh: this 25% glycolic body foam will smooth KP and rough texture, yet its very high acid load, surfactant base and fragrance push it into ‘use with caution’ territory. The efficacy

What are the key active ingredients in elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam?

elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Glycolic Acid.

Does elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam as potential irritants: Parfum (Fragrance). This product does contain fragrance.

How is elementrē 25% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Foam scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-07-30. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.