Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser by Philosophy

16/28 Best Ingredients

7/28 Good Ingredients

5/28 Unfavorable Ingredients

16/28 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil

Meadowfoam. Moisturizing and antioxidant properties
guaiac (guaiacum officinale) extract

Guaiac. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24685418
rosa damascena extract

Rosa Damascena. Antibacterial, antioxidant and skin healing properties

cinnamomum cassia leaf oil

Cinnamon. Used as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and even anticancer agent.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC4003790
piper nigrum (pepper) seed extract

Pepper. Antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16503560
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)

sodium lauroamphoacetate

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate. Cleansing Agent
sodium trideceth sulfate

Sodium Trideceth Sulfate. Cleansing agent
coco glucoside

Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent

peg 120 methyl glucose dioleate

Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
citric acid

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

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) wood oil

Rosewood. Skin healing properties
salvia officinalis (sage) oil

Sage. Anti-inflammatory properties
Source: National Institutes of Health - NCCIH Publication No.: D457

anthemis nobilis flower oil

Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil

Carrot Oil. Skin healing properties

Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

geranium maculatum oil

Wild Geranium. Antibacterial properties

Moisturizing Ingredients

cocos nucifera (coconut) alcohol

Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties

Neutral Ingredients

water (aqua)

Aqua. Water
cymbopogon martini oil

Palmarosa. Fragrance, skin-conditioning agent
amyris balsamifera bark oil

Amyris Balsamifera. Fragrance

santalum album (sandalwood) oil

Sandalwood. Fragrance
carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
yellow 5 (ci 19140)

Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.

Unfavorable Ingredients

polysorbate 20

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
triethanolamine

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

Imidazolidinyl Urea. Preservative. Potential contact allergy.

Original List of Ingredients:

Water (aqua), sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium trideceth sulfate, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, coco-glucoside, cocos nucifera (coconut) alcohol, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) wood oil, geranium maculatum oil, guaiac (guaiacum officinale) extract, cymbopogon martini oil, rosa damascena extract, amyris balsamifera bark oil, santalum album (sandalwood) oil, salvia officinalis (sage) oil, cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, anthemis nobilis flower oil, daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil, piper nigrum (pepper) seed extract, polysorbate 20, glycerin, carbomer, triethanolamine, methylparaben, propylparaben, citric acid, imidazolidinyl urea, yellow 5 (ci 19140).

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Merchant's description of this product:
Our award-winning daily facial skin cleanser is formulated to gently cleanse, tone and melt away all face and eye makeup in one simple step, while lightly hydrating the skin. read more

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