ACWELL Bubble Free pH Balancing Cleanser
The ACWELL Bubble Free pH Balancing Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 42 ingredients (27 low-risk) rates it Excellent (85/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
B
|
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifyingagent) |
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Paeonia Lactiflora Bark Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Farnesyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
4
|
|
Farnesol
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent, Soothing) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Panthenyl Triacetate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Glycereth-26
(Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Achyranthes Japonica Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Poria Cocos Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract | |
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
