Herbal Soap
The Sulwhasoo Herbal Soap is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). 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
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Water
(Solvent) |
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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
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cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
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ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
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3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
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2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Lauric Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Lauric Acid., Emulsifying) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
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1
|
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Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
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1
|
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Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
|
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
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1
|
B
|
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking) |
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1
|
|
Adenophora Stricta Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Lycium Chinense Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Honey
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Emollient, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
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1
|
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Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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3
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-7
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
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2
|
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Etidronic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
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2
|
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CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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3
|
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CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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5
|
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CI 26100
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
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PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
