Avalon Organics Intense Defense Cleansing Gel

15/27 Best Ingredients

6/27 Good Ingredients

6/27 Unfavorable Ingredients

18/27 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice(1)

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
camellia sinensis leaf extract (white tea)(1)

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

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387

tocopheryl acetate

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

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

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

decyl glucoside

Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
coco glucoside

Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil

Bergamot Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient

citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil

Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
citric acid

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

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

sorbitol

Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin
arnica montana flower extract(1)

Arnica. Helps heal broken skin

chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1)

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

Bisabolol. Oil usually derived from chamomile. Soothing properties.

Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

olea europaea (olive) leaf extract(1)

Olive Leaf Extract. Anti-microbial properties

Moisturizing Ingredients

chenopodium quinoa seed(1)

Quinoa. Used as skin conditioning agent and emollient.

glyceryl oleate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

Neutral Ingredients

aqua (water)

Aqua. Water
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

alcohol(1)

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
limonene. (1)certified organic

Limonene. Fragrance

Unfavorable Ingredients

citrus limon (lemon) peel oil

Lemon. Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 8008-56-8
citrus limon (lemon) peel extract (lemon bioflavonoids)

Lemon. Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 8008-56-8
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract(1)

Lavender. Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22653008

benzyl alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol. Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11766131
potassium sorbate

Potassium Sorbate. Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 23676745
sodium benzoate

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

Original List of Ingredients:

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Aqua (Water), Decyl Glucoside, Sorbitol, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract(1), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (White Tea)(1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract(1), Chenopodium Quinoa Seed(1), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract (Lemon Bioflavonoids), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract(1), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract(1), Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Alcohol(1), Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene. (1)Certified Organic Ingredient.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Avalon Organics Intense Defense Cleansing Gel, 8.5 Fluid Ounce. Intense Defense with Vitamin C, for environmental stress and damage. This Cleansing Gel refreshes skin with pure botanical cleansers that lather away toxins and impurities. Oxidative stress can cause free radical damage to skin resulting in collagen and elastin deterioration, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, freckles and sunspots. What causes this stress? Studies show that environmental factors, such as pollution, extreme temperatures, wind burn and even minimal exposure to UV light, can trigger damage to skin cells. The Intense Defense skincare line features a powerful medley of Vitamin C, Lemon Bioflavonoids and White Tea, all potent antioxidants proven to neutralize free radicals before they can cause damage, while naturally boosting collagen and elastin production. Over time, through skin's natural renewal cycle, damaged skin cells will be eliminated while antioxidants help prevent further damage to new cells. Skin can regain its youthful glow and continue... read more

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