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Proactiv+ Skin Smoothing Exfoliator

7/26 Natural Ingredients
19/26 Good Ingredients
7/26 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
3
  • salicylic acid
    Salicylic Acid. Used to treats numerous skin conditions including eczema and acne. Also has exfoliating properties.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMHT0012067
  • polyethylene
    Polyethylene. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients
4
  • 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
  • vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract
    Grape. Antioxidant
Cleansing Ingredients
2
Healing Ingredients
2
  • linoleic acid
    Vitamin F. Emollient, speeds up the skin healing process
  • sodium hyaluronate
    Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • cyclopentasiloxane
    Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant
  • saxifraga sarmentosa extract
    Saxifraga Sarmentosa. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
7
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Avalon Organics Lavender Hand & Body Lotion

23/40 Natural Ingredients
28/40 Good Ingredients
12/40 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
7
Cleansing Ingredients
2
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
Healing Ingredients
7
  • carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil(1)
    Safflower. Lubricant, heals dry and damaged skin.
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1)
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • echinacea angustifolia extract(1)
    Echinacea. Skin-soothing, anti-irritating
  • linum usitatissimum (linseed) oil(1)
    Flaxseed. Anti-inflammatory properties
  • persea gratissima (avocado) oil(1)
    Avocado. Moisturizes and heals damaged skin.
  • bisabolol
    Bisabolol. Oil usually derived from chamomile. Soothing properties.
  • sodium hyaluronate
    Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
Moisturizing Ingredients
5
  • glyceryl stearate se
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • avena sativa (oat) bran
    Oat. Moisturizer
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter(1)
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) oil(1)
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
  • caprylic/capric triglyceride
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Protective Ingredients
1
  • cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract(1)
    Cucumber. Anti-inflamatory properties
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • aqua (water)
    Aqua. Water
  • sodium stearoyl glutamate
    Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate. Emulsifying agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • alcohol(1)
    Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
  • coumarin
    Coumarin. Fragrance. Does not irritate skin contrary to popular belief.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24561300
  • limonene
    Limonene. Fragrance
Unfavorable Ingredients
12
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Caress Body Wash Moisturizing Natures Silk

7/21 Natural Ingredients
17/21 Good Ingredients
4/21 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
4
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • cocamide mea
    Cocamide Mea. Cleansing agent
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower extract
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
  • 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
Healing Ingredients
1
  • 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.
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • ppg 9
    Ppg-9. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • titanium dioxide
    Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • prunus persica (peach) fruit extract
    Peach. Adds elasticity to skin.
  • hydrolyzed silk
    Silk. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • water/agua
    Aqua. Water
  • acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • fragrance/fragrancia
    Fragrance.
  • mica
    Mica. Pigment for skin shine
  • red 33
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • yellow 5
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

2/17 Natural Ingredients
13/17 Good Ingredients
4/17 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • polyethylene
    Polyethylene. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
4
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • lauryl glucoside
    Lauryl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • laureth 4
    Laureth 4. Surfactant
  • 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
Conditioning Ingredients
1
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • glycol distearate
    Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser

3/22 Natural Ingredients
18/22 Good Ingredients
4/22 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • polyethylene
    Polyethylene. Abrasive agent
Cleansing Ingredients
2
  • disodium peg 12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients
4
  • anthemis nobilis flower extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • sodium hyaluronate
    Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
Moisturizing Ingredients
5
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • tridecyl stearate
    Tridecyl Stearate. Emollient
  • neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
    Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate. Emollient
  • cetyl esters
    Cetyl Ester. Skin conditioner, emollient
  • tridecyl trimellitate
    Tridecyl Trimellitate. Emollient
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • other water
    Aqua. Water
  • magnesium aluminum silicate
    Magnesium Aluminum Silicate. Thickener
  • dimethyl isosorbide
    Dimethyl Isosorbide. Solvent
  • sodium pca
    Sodium Pca. Emulsifying agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
  • propylene glycol
    Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
  • imidazolidinyl urea
    Imidazolidinyl Urea. Preservative. Potential contact allergy.
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NIVEA Smooth Daily Moisture Body Lotion

4/20 Natural Ingredients
15/20 Good Ingredients
5/20 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
3
Cleansing Ingredients
2
  • peg 40 stearate
    Peg Monostearate. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
4
  • caprylic (capric triglycerides)
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) (shea butter)
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • cyclopentasiloxane
    Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant
  • cyclohexasiloxane
    Cyclohexasiloxane. Silicone
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
5
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Aveeno Positively Nourishing Calming Body Wash

7/19 Natural Ingredients
15/19 Good Ingredients
4/19 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
4
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • sodium lauroamphoacetate
    Sodium Lauroamphoacetate. 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
3
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
    Safflower. Lubricant, heals dry and damaged skin.
  • mauritia flexuosa fruit oil
    Buriti. Buriti palm tree extract. Skin soothing and healing properties
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • sodium citrate
    Sodium Citrate. Salt
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
    Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose. Film forming agent
  • polyquaternium 7
    Polyquaternium 7. Anti-static agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion

2/24 Natural Ingredients
20/24 Good Ingredients
4/24 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
3
Cleansing Ingredients
2
  • polyglyceryl 3 diisostearate
    Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. Cleansing agent and moisturizer
Healing Ingredients
4
  • ceramide 3
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 6 ii
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 1
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • cholesterol
    Cholesterol. Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • caprylic/capric triglyceride
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • potassium phosphate
    Potassium Phosphate. PH adjuster
  • dipotassium phosphate
    Potassium Phosphate. PH adjuster
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • purified water
    Aqua. Water
  • behentrimonium methosulfate
    Behentrimonium Methosulfate. Emulsifying agent
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • ceteareth 20
    Ceteareth-20. Solvent
  • sodium lauroyl lactylate
    Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cream

4/27 Natural Ingredients
21/27 Good Ingredients
6/27 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
Anti-aging Ingredients
3
Cleansing Ingredients
2
Healing Ingredients
5
  • cholecalciferol (vitamin d3 in corn oil)
    Cholecalciferol. Vitamin D3, promotes healthy skin functions. Penetrates the skin to raise vitamin D levels in the body.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3976443
  • ceramide 3
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 6 ii
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 1
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • cholesterol
    Cholesterol. Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
Moisturizing Ingredients
4
  • glyceryl stearate se
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • ammonium lactate
    Ammonium Lactate. Medical moisturizing agent. Could cause minor eye irritation.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 62358
  • niacinamide
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • purified water
    Aqua. Water
  • behentrimonium methosulfate
    Behentrimonium Methosulfate. Emulsifying agent
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • sodium lauroyl lactylate
    Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
6
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Suave Essentials Body Wash, Ocean Breeze

4/16 Natural Ingredients
12/16 Good Ingredients
4/16 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
4
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • cocamide mea
    Cocamide Mea. Cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • 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
Healing Ingredients
1
  • algae extract
    Algae. Plant extract, skin healing properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • ppg 9
    Ppg-9. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • blue 1
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • red 33
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Moisturizer
Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Heals broken or itchy skin
Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Very effective skin moisturizer.
Moisturizer
Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Surfactant, softening agent.
Cleansing Agent
Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
Pumps up wrinkles, reducing their visibility
Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Heals damaged skin
Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Heals damaged skin
Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
Antioxidant properties. Studies demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization.
Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Antioxidant
Moisturizer
Wide therapeutic actions. Recommended for the treatment of various skin conditions
Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Moisturizer
Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Emollient
Abrasive agent
Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
Heals the skin, promotes healthy skin functions
Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Abrasive agent
Squalene and squalane are highly effective natural emollients and anti-oxidants. They can be produced from shark liver or from olives.
Sunscreen ingredient
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Powerful antioxidant properties
Antibacterial and fungicidal properties
Antibacterial properties
Heals wrinkles
Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
Moisturizes and heals damaged skin.
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Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Cleansing agent. Potential skin allergen
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Preservative which can release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic and allergenic.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy
Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Vitamin A with palmitic acid could enhance photocarcinogenesis. Avoid sun exposure when using.
Sunscreen ingredient. Strong allergen, potentially leading to contact dermatitis in children
Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Fragrance. Possible cause for allergic contact dermatitis.
Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Fragrance. May irritate skin and eyes.
Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Sunscreen ingredient. Endocrine system disrupting potential. Should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Preservative. Potentially irritating to skin, could produce contact dermatitis
Skin healing, moisturizing properties. Potential skin allergen.
Sunscreen ingredient. Risk of the development of contact or photocontact allergic reactions
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Sunscreen ingredient. Potentially increased toxicity as a result of breakdown of OMC following UV irradiation (sun exposure)
Fragrance. Sensitizer and contact allergen.
Preservative. Potential skin irritant
Preservative. Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin sensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
Fragrance. Potential cause for contact dermatitis, classified as strong sensitizer.
Fragrance. Potential allergen after oxidation (contact with air)
Emulsifier. Prolonged skin contact could cause skin irritation.
Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer
Preservative. Not very likely, but could cause contact allergy.
Preservative. Potential contact allergy.
Fragrance. Potential cause for allergic reactions and contact dermatitis.
Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer and allergen
Preservative. Potential contact allergen
Anti-inflammatory ingredient. Ingestion Hazard: Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Skin-conditioning agent. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Emulsifying agent. May cause skin irritation.

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