Name: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub
Brand: Neutrogena
SKU: 190110
Availability: InStock
Rating: 39 (1 reviews)

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub

Johnson & Johnson

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

14

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

Not FDA approved for food use, unknown effects if ingested, potential toxicity, not evaluated for ingestion safety

Titanium Dioxide

Inhalation toxicity potential, possible carcinogenicity via inhalation (IARC Group 2B), consumption safety at low levels debated, regulatory restrictions in some regions

BHT

Potential for irritation, possible endocrine disruption seen in animal studies, concerns over long-term toxicity though human evidence is limited

Yellow 5

Potential for allergic reactions and hypersensitivity, possible hyperactivity in sensitive children, regulatory limits on use

Red 30

Potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, environmental concerns

Red 40

Irritant potential, hypersensitivity reactions, possible behavioral effects in sensitive individuals, regulatory limits on use

Polysorbate 60

Potential skin and eye irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing, digestive discomfort at high oral doses, minor sensitization risk

Steareth-21

Potential skin irritation or sensitization in sensitive individuals, possible contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane from PEG processing, synthetic processing residues

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergenic reactions, respiratory irritation, potential asthma exacerbation, phototoxicity (certain compounds), regulatory restrictions on some components

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

Mild skin irritation, synthetic compound, potential for contamination with impurities

Cetyl Lactate

Limited safety data for oral ingestion, possible mild allergenic potential, not intended for food use

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Potential gastrointestinal irritation (at high intake), limited data on ingestion, synthetic additive, potential allergenicity

Xanthan Gum

Possible mild gastrointestinal irritation at high intake, rare allergic hypersensitivity

Disodium EDTA

Mild skin irritation possible in sensitive individuals, low potential for eye irritation

Cellulose

Dietary fiber source, improves texture and stability in food

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

None for food use, primarily cosmetic benefits

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations

Glycolic Acid

Effective pH adjuster, promotes removal of mineral deposits and surface grime, biodegradable

Agar

Dietary fiber source, used as a vegetarian gelatin substitute, aids in food texture and stability

Iron Oxides

Used as stable, inert colorants with low toxicity in typical use

Water

Hydration, solvent for biochemical reactions

Glycerin

Humectant properties, helps retain moisture, improves texture and stability of products

Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

Improves hair texture, conditioning properties, anti-static effects

Menthol

Topical cooling sensation, mild analgesic effect, soothing for minor skin irritations

Mica

Provides aesthetic shimmer and pearlescent effects in cosmetics, stable mineral with low chemical reactivity

Sodium Hydroxide

Effective pH adjuster, strong grease and grime remover, aids in saponification

Benzalkonium Chloride

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial, effective preservative, helps reduce infection risk

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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