Ambi Complexion Cleansing Bar Soap
The Ambi Complexion Cleansing Bar Soap is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 134 ingredients (105 low-risk) rates it Excellent (86/100). 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
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
(Masking, Perfuming, Tonic) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Jojoba Esters
(Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Diisostearyl Malate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Epigallocatechin Gallate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Conditioned Media
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Leaf
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Theanine
(Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hesperidin
(Flavoring Agent, Emollient) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Glucosamine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Natto Gum
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Hydrolyzed Phyllostachis Bambusoides
(Humectant) |
|
5
|
|
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trehalose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Masking, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Deodorant, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Rosa Davurica Bud Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive) |
|
|
|
|
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
(Bulking Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract | |
|
|
|
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
(Emollient, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Beta-Glucan
(Bulking Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Achillea Millefolium Extract
(Antidandruff Agent, Cleansing, Masking, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
2
|
|
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-40 Stearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Arachidyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Arachidyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
(Sufactant, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Stearyl Behenate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
A
|
Poloxamer 235
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethoxydiglycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Humectant, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tocophersolan
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Poloxamer 338
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Polyglyceryl-8 Stearate
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Soy Sterol Acetate
(Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide | |
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
2
3
|
A
|
Phytantriol
(Anticaking Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Kaempferol
(Antioxidant, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hyaluronic Acid
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Poloxamer 407
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
(Buffering Agent, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Tallowate
(Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Palm Kernelate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Hydrotrope, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentasodium Pentetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Simethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
6
|
|
Glutaral
(Cosmetic Biocide, Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
|
Tetrasodium Etidronate
(Chelating Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
4
|
|
Chromium Hydroxide Green
(Cosmetic Colorant, Hair Dyeing) |
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
