Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser
The Cosmedix Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethoxydiglycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Humectant, 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
|
|
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
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triethyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Antioxidant, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent) |
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
(Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rose Extract
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive) |
|
|
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
(Refreshing, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
(Anti Seborrheic, Cleansing, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Keratolytic, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Santalum Album Wood Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
