Purifying Cleanser
The Benzac Purifying Cleanser is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 33 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). 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
|
A
|
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
(Emollient, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Buteth-3
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 14720
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 60730
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Isopropyl Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Chloride
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Nitrate
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Gluceth-20
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
6
|
B
|
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
7
|
B
|
Methylisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
|
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Olivamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-10
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Acetate
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Sulfate
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tributyl Citrate
(Plasticizer, Solvent, Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate
(Uv Absorber) |
