#4 The Cleanser
The Rationale #4 The Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 66 ingredients (44 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
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
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tocotrienols
(Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Santalum Spicatum Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
7-Dehydrocholesterol
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-25
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Aspartate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc Gluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning, Deodorant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Banksia Serrata Flower Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Barklya Syringifolia Flower/Leaf Extract
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Telopea Speciosissima Flower/Leaf Extract
(Antioxidant, Bleaching, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Bleaching) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Behenic Acid
(Opacifying, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Behenic Acid., Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Copper Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide NS
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide AP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide EOP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide EOS
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aspartic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Leucine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
A
|
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
A
|
Caprooyl Sphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lysine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tyrosine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Proprietary, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Histidine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Humectant) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
