Gel Kleanser
The Skoah Gel Kleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 27 ingredients (21 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). 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
|
B
|
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
(Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Hedera Helix Extract
(Anticaking, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Avena sativa Kernel Extract
(Abrasive, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
(Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
6
|
B
|
Diazolidinyl Urea
(Preservative) |
|
|
4
6
|
B
|
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
(Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
