Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Acne Clearing Exfoliating Acne Treatment
The Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Acne Clearing Exfoliating Acne Treatment is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 41 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100).
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
|
|
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Montmorillonite
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosityincreasing Agent Aqueous, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
Distarch Phosphate
(Anticaking Agent, Binding Agent, Absorbent, Binding) |
|
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
4-Terpineol
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Jojoba Esters
(Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Polyacrylamide
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Phytic Acid
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Protease
(Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin
(Film Forming, Fragrance) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C13-14 Isoparaffin
(Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
(Denaturant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-7
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroxanthan Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
|
Genipa Americana Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
|
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract | |
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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