Embellir Washing
The Menard Embellir Washing is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). 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
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diglycerin
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Gluceth-20
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
|
Maltitol Laurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycol Stearate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-32
(Binding Agent, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-6
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Oryzanol
(Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Potassium Laurate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Potassium Myristate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Pentasodium Triphosphate
(Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Polyquaternium-61
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Sodium Surfactin
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Gel Forming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
ganoderma lucidum extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Ganoderma Sinense Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide NG
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Soluble Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Ethylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
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