Purifying Cleanser
The Know Beauty Purifying Cleanser is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 28 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
(Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Foaming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Foambooster, Foam Boosting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Gellan Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
PPG-26-Buteth-26
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Citrus Grandis Fruit Water
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caramel
(Colorant, Fragrance, Cosmetic Colorant, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
(Fragrance, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
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