Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Purifying Gel Cleanser
The Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Purifying Gel Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 23 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). 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
|
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
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Lauryl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract | |
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Root Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, 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
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Oleate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-glucoside
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous) |
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Glucose Oxidase
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactoperoxidase
(Skin Conditioning, Stabilising) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
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