Balancing Cleansing Tonic
The HC Care Balancing Cleansing Tonic is a toner. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (18 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
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Achillea Millefolium Extract
(Antidandruff Agent, Cleansing, Masking, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Salvia Officinalis Extract
(Anti Seborrheic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Cleansing, Deodorant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Zingiber Officinale Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Equisetum Arvense Extract
(Astringent, Emollient, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
5
|
|
PEG-35 Castor Oil
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Inositol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Calcium Pantothenate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linoleic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sulfur
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antiseborrhoeic, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc PCA
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
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