Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
The Walgreens Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream is a misc. Our analysis of its 12 ingredients (10 low-risk) rates it Excellent (88/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Capsaicin
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Masking) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
7
|
A
|
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Steareth-100
(Gel Forming, Surfactant) |
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
