Obagi Medical Gentle Cleanser

8/23 Best Ingredients

8/23 Good Ingredients

7/23 Unfavorable Ingredients

8/23 Natural Ingredients

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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

aloe barbadensis gel

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

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

sodium lauroyl oat amino acids

Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids. Cleansing agent

sodium laureth sulfate

Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

apricot kernel oil

Apricot Kernel Oil. Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
panthenol

Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin

sage extract

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

Saponins. Plant extracts which may have anti-inflammatory or other skin healing properties

Moisturizing Ingredients

oleyl lactate

Oleyl Lactate. Emollient

Conditioning Ingredients

borage extract

Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.

Neutral Ingredients

purified water

Aqua. Water
glycereth 7

Glycereth-7. Thickener
acrylates/c10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer. Useful for combining ingredients, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling

ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol. Solvent
fragrance

Fragrance.
fd&c yellow #5

Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.

Unfavorable Ingredients

cocamidopropyl betaine

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

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

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
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

Original List of Ingredients:

Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Glycereth-7, Apricot Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Oleyl Lactate, Ethoxydiglycol, Triethanolamine, Sage Extract, Borage Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Saponins, Fragrance, Fd&C Yellow #5

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Merchant's description of this product:
Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser 6.7 oz, Rinses clean while soothing delicate skin. Ideal for dry and delicate skin. Specially formulated to calm skin as it cleanses. read more

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