Lemongrass Detox Gel Wash

• WaterSolvent
• SucroseSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
• Coco-BetaineSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting
• 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/
• Coco-GlucosideSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• Disodium Cocoyl GlutamateSurfactant, Cleansing
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) OilMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
• Centaurea Cyanus Flower WaterSkin Conditioning, Soothing, Antioxidant
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateSurfactant, Cleansing
• ArginineCautionSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This amino acid accelerates the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9681680
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• EugenolMasking, Fragrance, Tonic, Denaturant
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• CitralMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300

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