Acne Clearing Skin Wash
The Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 56 ingredients (39 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
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) |
|
|
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
|
|
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Phytic Acid
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Passiflora Incarnata Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
|
|
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
(Anti Seborrheic, Cleansing, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
2
|
|
Camphor
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Masking) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
(Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
(Antistatic Agent, Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Corallina Officinalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Angelica Archangelica Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, 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
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Surfactant Emulsifying Agentsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Palmitic Acid., Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc PCA
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Benzyl PCA
(Humectant) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
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