Proactiv Renewing Cleanser

6/22 Best Ingredients

12/22 Good Ingredients

4/22 Unfavorable Ingredients

3/22 Natural Ingredients

Analysis of Ingredients Using Research From

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Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

peg 100 stearate

Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16011869

disodium peg 12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate

Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

active benzoyl peroxide (2.5%)

Benzoyl Peroxide. Strong antibacterial agent, used to treat acne
Source: National Institutes of Health - MedlinePlus
sorbitol

Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin

anthemis nobilis flower extract

Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin

Abrasive Ingredients

polyethylene

Polyethylene. Abrasive agent

Moisturizing Ingredients

glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
tridecyl stearate

Tridecyl Stearate. Emollient
neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate. Emollient

cetyl esters

Cetyl Ester. Skin conditioner, emollient
tridecyl trimellitate

Tridecyl Trimellitate. Emollient

Neutral Ingredients

other water

Aqua. Water
magnesium aluminum silicate

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate. Thickener
dimethyl isosorbide

Dimethyl Isosorbide. Solvent

sodium pca

Sodium Pca. Emulsifying agent
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
fragrance

Fragrance.

Unfavorable Ingredients

propylene glycol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
imidazolidinyl urea

Imidazolidinyl Urea. Preservative. Potential contact allergy.

methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
propylparaben

Propylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

Original List of Ingredients:

Active: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%), Other: Water, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Sorbitol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyethylene, Cetyl Esters, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propylene Glycol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance

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Merchant's description of this product:
Now you can reveal a clearer complexion with the Proactiv Renewing Cleanser, formulated with blemish fighting salicylic acid. Developed to help lift away excess oil and impurities while retaining skin's moisture. A blend of calming botanical extracts, including Aloe Vera and Green Tea helps to sooth and nourish the skin. 60-Day Supply. read more

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