Name: PanOxyl Acne Wash Benzoyl Peroxide Cream 4%
Brand: PanOxyl
SKU: 267025
Availability: InStock
Rating: 61 (1 reviews)

PanOxyl Acne Wash Benzoyl Peroxide Cream 4%

Crown Laboratories, Inc.

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-15)

What's inside

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation carcinogen in powdered form, possible cellular oxidative stress, regulatory restrictions in food use

Benzoyl Peroxide

Irritant and sensitizer (benzoyl peroxide), potential allergic reactions to enzymes, oxidation instability with benzoyl peroxide

Methylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible estrogenic effects, allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concern

Mineral Oil

Potential skin pore occlusion causing folliculitis in sensitive individuals, contamination risk if low purity, non-biodegradable environmental persistence

Potassium Lauryl Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, contact dermatitis, potential respiratory irritation if inhaled as aerosol

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential sensitization with prolonged exposure

Potassium phosphate

None at typical dietary levels

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ultra-processed, potential trans fat content, gut irritation in sensitive individuals, questionable long-term safety

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Enhances dermal absorption of active ingredients, improves formulation stability

Glycolic Acid

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

Purified water

Solvent, hydration, formulation base

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch Modified

Improves texture, stability, thickening in processed foods

PEG 14 M

Emulsion stabilization, viscosity enhancement, water solubilization

Cetearyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning agent, stabilizes emulsions, enhances texture

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming and cleansing properties, reduces irritation of harsher surfactants

Glycerin

Moisture retention, solvent properties, texture improvement

Lactic Acid

pH regulation, antimicrobial preservation, aids in product stability

Sodium Hydroxide

Effective pH control and acidity regulation in food processing, aids in peeling and curing processes

Sodium PCA

Moisture retention, skin hydration (cosmetic use only)

Midurea

Skin hydration, enhances moisture retention, keratolytic properties

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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