Precleanse Balm
The Dermalogica Precleanse Balm is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (89/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycolipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycol Distearate
(Opacifying, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
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
|
B
|
Stearyl Stearate
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ozokerite
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tribehenin
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Eucalyptus Staigeriana (Eucalyptus) Essential Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
A
|
Glyceryl Behenate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
|
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
2
3
|
B
|
Laureth-4
(Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Masking, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
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