Charcoal Facial Soap
The LUSH Charcoal Facial Soap is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 22 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
3
|
B
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Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, 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
|
|
|
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THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting) |
|
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|
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cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
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PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
(Flavoring Agent, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
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Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
(Astringent, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
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Charcoal Powder
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Colorant, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
A
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Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
3
|
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Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
|
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Zea Mays Starch
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tin Oxide
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Abrasive, Buffering Agent, Deodorant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Phadjuster, Skin Protecting) |
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Colostrum
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
