Merle Norman Foaming Cleanser Normal/Oily
The Merle Norman Foaming Cleanser Normal/Oily is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 22 ingredients (17 low-risk) rates it Excellent (89/100). 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) |
|
|
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
|
Potassium Myristate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Potassium Behenate
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Potassium Laurate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Potassium Palmitate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
(Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Opacifying, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
6
|
|
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Hornet Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
|
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
(Preservative, Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate | |
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
6
|
A
|
Imidazolidinyl Urea
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Blue 1 | |
|
3
|
|
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Sulfate
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
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