Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

• WaterSolvent
• Sodium Laureth SulfateSurfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing, Foaming
• Decyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsion Stabilizing, Cleansing
• 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/
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• Coco-BetaineSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting
• PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateFungal Acne TriggerViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRS
• Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Zinc GluconateSkin Conditioning, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Antibacterial, Soothing, Deodorant
• Tetrasodium EDTAChelating Agent
• Polyquaternium-47Skin Conditioning, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
• MentholMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Soothing, Refreshing, Denaturant, External Analgesic
• Capryloyl Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent

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