Stem Science Wash
The Episteme Stem Science Wash is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 42 ingredients (27 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). 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
|
Myristic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Perfuming) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry 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
|
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
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
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
|
A
|
Lauric Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Lauric Acid., Emulsifying) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycol Distearate
(Opacifying, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Diglycerin
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Copper Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
oenothera biennis oil
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Max Seed Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Sprout Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Artemia Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Oligopeptide-24
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
limnanthes alba seed oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
|
|
Myristamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
7
|
B
|
Cocamide DEA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
(Adhesive, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
|
polyquaternium-53
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-7
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dextran
(Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
