Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Creme Cleanser
The Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Creme Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 30 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Great (76/100). 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
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Saponaria Officinalis (Soapwort) Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
(Cosmetic Biocide) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, 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
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
(Preservative, Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
4
|
A
|
PEG-10 Soy Sterol
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
PEG-16 Soy Sterol
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Potassium Stearate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
6
|
B
|
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
7
|
B
|
Methylisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
