Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser

4/16 Best Ingredients

5/16 Good Ingredients

7/16 Unfavorable Ingredients

1/16 Natural Ingredient

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

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

bht

Butylated Hydroxytoluene. Antioxidant properties. Studies demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396675

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

c9 15 alkyl phosphate

C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate. Surfactant, cleansing agent

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

lauric acid

Lauric Acid. Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose. Film forming agent
fragrance

Fragrance.

red 4

Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
yellow 10

Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.

Unfavorable Ingredients

triethanolamine

Triethanolamine. Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 8956558
myristic acid

Myristic Acid. Cleansing agent. Irritating to skin. Possible cause for eczema.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 544-63-8
cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Cleansing agent. Potential skin allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18627690
phenoxyethonol

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
propylparaben

Propylparaben. 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

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Triethanolamine, Myristic Acid, C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethonol, Fragrance, Methylparaben, BHT, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Red 4, Yellow 10.

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Merchant's description of this product:
With Clean & Clear Essentials, getting clean clear skin is easy as 1-2-3. Step 1. Cleanse your skin with Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser to remove oil, dirt and make-up impurities that can cause breakouts. And, this oil-free formula rinses clean, leaving no residue. Step 2. Treat pimples with Essentials Deep Cleaning Astringent. Step 3. Moisturize and help prevent pimples with Essentials Dual Action Moisturizer. read more

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