Name: Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser
Brand: Paula's Choice
SKU: 115561

Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser

Paula's Choice, LLC

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

4

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane or ethylene oxide, possible gut microbiome disruption, synthetic processing, not GRAS for food

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Not intended for ingestion, limited oral safety data, potential microplastic exposure if ingested, residual acrylate/methacrylate monomers, possible ethoxylation byproduct (1,4-dioxane) contamination, environmental persistence

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential mild sensitization on prolonged or repeated exposure

Disodium EDTA

Potential skin irritation and sensitization with topical use, environmental persistence, potential accumulation in organisms

Water

Solvent, hydrates, facilitates chemical reactions

Citric acid

Maintains product acidity, enhances preservation, improves flavor stability

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Effective solubilizer, emulsifier, enhances formulation stability, low toxicity

Sodium citrate

Water softener, chelating agent, pH buffering, biodegradable, low toxicity

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Mild surfactant, good foaming properties, biodegradable, less irritating than traditional sulfates

Glycerin

Moisture retention, skin hydration, solvent and texture enhancer

Arginine

Supports nitric oxide synthesis promoting vasodilation, aids wound healing, contributes to immune function

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Improves product texture and stability, facilitates emulsification and solubilization

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, low volatility, less sensitizing than isothiazolinones

Chlorphenesin

Effective antimicrobial preservative, extends shelf life of personal care products

Product Details

Form Type

gel

pH

4.5

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