Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash

6/24 Best Ingredients

7/24 Good Ingredients

11/24 Unfavorable Ingredients

5/24 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

camellia sinensis leaf extract

Green Tea. Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19492999

aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

ammonium laureth sulfate

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate. Cleansing agent. Irritating if not used with other good ingredients.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20634505
peg 120 methyl glucose dioleate

Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate. Surfactant, cleansing agent

disodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

menthol

Menthol. Anti-irritant properties

Abrasive Ingredients

salicylic acid

Salicylic Acid. Used to treats numerous skin conditions including eczema and acne. Also has exfoliating properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMHT0012067

polyethylene

Polyethylene. Abrasive agent

Moisturizing Ingredients

jojoba esters

Jojoba. Moisturizer

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
sodium hydroxide

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

fragrance

Fragrance.
chromium hydroxide green

Ci 77289. Green food color

Unfavorable Ingredients

cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Cleansing agent. Potential skin allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18627690
distearyl phthalic acid amide

Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide. Emollient, potential contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25345794
cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
stearyl alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
butylene glycol

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293
phenoxyethanol

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

methylparaben

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

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

Butylparaben. Preservative. Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin sensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem SID: 7848483
propylparaben

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

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

Original List of Ingredients:

Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid, 2.00% Inactive Ingredients: water, cocamidopropyl betaine, distearyl phthalic acid amide, polyethylene, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, jojoba esters, ammonium laureth sulfate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, menthol, butylene glycol, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium hydroxide, disodium EDTA, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, fragrance, chromium hydroxide green.

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Merchant's description of this product:
A gentle all-over cleanser that's perfect for the body. Smooth exfoliating beads lift away dead skin cells, while our special formula containing 2% salicylic acid helps unclog pores and reduce oiliness to clear acne and help prevent future breakouts wherever they may occur. read more

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