The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash

12/26 Best Ingredients

10/26 Good Ingredients

4/26 Unfavorable Ingredients

11/26 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

glycerin (humectant)

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935

tocopherol (antioxidant)

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

sodium laureth sulfate (surfactant)

Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
peg 120 methyl glucose dioleate (viscosity controlling agent)

Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate. Surfactant, cleansing agent

citric acid (ph adjuster)

Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

panthenol (skin conditioning agent)

Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil/melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil (natural additive)

Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
calophyllum inophyllum seed oil (skin conditioning agent)

Tamanu Oil. Heals broken skin and a variety of skin conditions. Antibacterial properties.

allantoin (soothing agent)

Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
menthol (fragrance

Menthol. Anti-irritant properties

Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

alcohol denat. (solvent)

Alcohol Denatured. Antifoaming and antimicrobial properties. Denatured alcohols are considered safe as used in cosmetic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18569160

leptospermum petersonii oil (fragrance ingredient)

Lemon Tea Tree Oil. Fragrance, antibacterial properties

Abrasive Ingredients

sodium chloride (viscosity controlling agent)

Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.

Moisturizing Ingredients

peg 7 glyceryl cocoate (emulsifying agent)

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

Sunscreen Ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane (ultraviolet light absorber)

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient

Neutral Ingredients

aqua/water/eau (solvent)

Aqua. Water
peg 40 hydrogenated castor oil (emulsifying agent)

Castor Oil. Emulsifying agent. Patients with occupational dermatoses may have a reaction to castor oil
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18080873
limonene (fragrance

Limonene. Fragrance
sodium hydroxide (ph adjuster)

Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 14798

ci 19140/yellow 5 (colorant)

Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
caramel (colorant)

Caramel. Color, fragrance
ci 42090/blue 1 (colorant)

Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.

Unfavorable Ingredients

cocamidopropyl betaine (surfactant)

Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Cleansing agent. Potential skin allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18627690
polysorbate 20 (emulsifying agent)

Polysorbate 20. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6

phenoxyethanol (preservative)

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6
sodium benzoate (preservative)

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055

Original List of Ingredients:

Aqua/Water/Eau (Solvent), Glycerin (Humectant), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Surfactant), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Surfactant), PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (Viscosity Controlling Agent), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emulsifying Agent), PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (Emulsifying Agent), Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying Agent), Alcohol Denat. (Solvent), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Panthenol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (Natural Additive), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Allantoin (Soothing agent), Menthol (Fragrance Ingredient), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Ultraviolet Light Absorber), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Leptospermum Petersonii Oil (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), CI 19140/Yellow 5 (Colorant), Caramel (Colorant), CI 42090/Blue 1 (Colorant).

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Merchant's description of this product:
Prevent blemishes and remove excess oil with our refreshing gel-based facial wash that won't over-dry your skin and is perfect for daily use. Our Tea tree range contains Lemon tea tree and Community Trade Tea tree oil which fight blemishes and help prevent new ones from forming. Tamanu oil has a soothing effect and helps to calm irritation and redness. read more

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