Ultracalming Cleanser

• WaterSolvent
• Cetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• BisabololAnti-inflammatory, Fragrance Ingredient, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Masking, Soothing
• Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Tonic
• Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAntimicrobial, Antidandruff Agent
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive, Antioxidant
• Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Smoothing, Keratolytic, Astringent,Tonic
• Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower ExtractFragrance
• Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark ExtractHair Conditioning, Skin Conditoning, Astringent, Soothing, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory Agent
• Usnea Barbata (Lichen) ExtractNot Reported, Deodorant
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidSkin Conditioning
• Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Tonic
• Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Fumaric AcidFragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower) ExtractSkin Conditioning Agent
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Disodium Lauryl SulfosuccinateSurfactant - Cleansing Agent
• Cetrimonium ChlorideSurfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Aminomethyl PropanolPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Glyceryl CaprylateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.