Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash

14/26 Best Ingredients

8/26 Good Ingredients

4/26 Unfavorable Ingredients

10/26 Natural Ingredients

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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

solum diatomeae/diatomaceous earth/terre de diatomees

Diatomaceous Earth. Natural abrasive agent
sodium chloride

Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.

sodium glycolate

Sodium Glycolate. Exfoliating properties.

Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

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
tocopherol

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

tocotrienols

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

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

sodium cocoyl apple amino acids

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids. Surfactant, cleansing agent
decyl glucoside

Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
lauryl glucoside

Lauryl Glucoside. Cleansing agent

disodium cocoamphodiacetate

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate. Cleansing agent
tetrasodium 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
citric acid

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

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.

panthenol

Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin

Conditioning Ingredients

borago officinalis seed oil

Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.

magnesium nitrate

Magnesium Nitrate. Hair conditioning agent also used in skin care.

Neutral Ingredients

aqua/water/eau

Aqua. Water
acrylates/steareth 20 methacrylate crosspolymer

Acrylates⁄steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer. Film former
oryza sativa (rice) bran oil

Rice. Skin-conditioning agent

lithium magnesium sodium silicate

Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate. Bulking agent, considered safe as currently used in cosmetics.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12851164
magnesium chloride

Magnesium Chloride. Viscosity controlling properties.
sodium hydroxide

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

Unfavorable Ingredients

propylene glycol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
sodium benzoate

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

methylchloroisothiazolinone

Methylchloroisothiazolinone. Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23713837
methylisothiazolinone

Methylisothiazolinone. Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23713837

Original List of Ingredients:

Aqua/water/eau, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, solum diatomeae/diatomaceous earth/terre de diatomees, acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate crosspolymer, glycerin, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, borago officinalis seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tocopherol, tocotrienols, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, panthenol, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, sodium chloride, sodium glycolate, propylene glycol, magnesium chloride, sodium benzoate, magnesium nitrate, tetrasodium edta, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Gentle enough to use daily, our mild exfoliating facial skin cleanser is designed to effectively cleanse and replenish skin, while providing resurfacing benefits. read more

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