Blackhead Dissolving Gel

Proactiv

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
70%
22%
4%
4%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
52%
26%
0%
22%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Glycereth-26
(Solvent,Humectant,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Decreasing Agent)
1
A
Dimethiconol
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antifoaming Agent,Moisturising)
Silicone
Silicone
1
A
Panthenol
(Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Skin Conditioning,Deodorant)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant,Hair Conditioning)
2
A
Glycerin
(Solvent,Perfuming,Fragrance,Humectant,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Hair Conditioning,Skin Protecting,Denaturant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
4
B
Salicylic Acid
(Skin Conditioning,Masking,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Antidandruff Agent,Antiacne Agent,Denaturant,Preservative,Exfoliant,Keratolytic,Corn/Callus/Wart Remover)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Polyisobutene
(Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding Agent,Binding,Film Forming)
1
A
Hexylene Glycol
(Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Perfuming,Surfactant,Fragrance,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Emulsifying)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
2
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber,Uv Filter)
UV Protection
UV Protection
2
A
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Hair Conditioning)
2
Polyacrylate-13
(Film Forming)
2
A
PPG-26-Buteth-26
(Skin Conditioning,Surfactant,Fragrance,Emulsifying,Hair Conditioning)
1
B
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning,Masking,Emollient,Humectant,Antimicrobial,Skin Protecting,Uv Absorber,Antioxidant,Tonic,Astringent)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
3
A
Dimethicone
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antifoaming Agent,Skin Protecting)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Hair Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Surfactant,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
B
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Perfuming,Surfactant,Fragrance,Emulsifying,)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
4
B
Lactic Acid
(Skin Conditioning,Fragrance,Humectant,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Exfoliant,Skin-Conditioning Agent -Humectant)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
4
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber,Uv Filter)
UV Protection
UV Protection
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
5
B
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
(Surfactant,Fragrance,Emulsifying,Sufactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
6
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber,Uv Filter)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
8
Fragrance
(Masking,Perfuming,Deodorant)
B
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning)
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Alpha-Bisabolol
Brightening
Brightening
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing