Purifying Facial Cleansing Bar
The African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Purifying Facial Cleansing Bar is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 19 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (81/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Palmate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Palm Kernelate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
|
PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM
(Antistatic, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
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
|
|
1
|
|
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Tetrasodium Etidronate
(Chelating Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
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