Name: COSMED Purifying Facial Cleanser
Brand: Cosmed
SKU: 289286
Availability: InStock
Rating: 59 (1 reviews)

COSMED Purifying Facial Cleanser

/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

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Hepatotoxicity at high doses, potential endocrine disruption, irritation risk

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

Limited food safety data, potential for mild irritation if ingested in large quantities, not FDA-approved for food use

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Potential for skin irritation, contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane impurities, environmental concerns due to synthetic origin

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Synthetic origin, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane or ethylene oxide residues, possible gastrointestinal irritation, ultra-processed, unknown long-term ingestion effects

Parfum

Skin irritation, respiratory irritation, sensitization, allergenic reactions, potential asthma trigger

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, possible contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Potential skin irritation, allergenic reactions in almond-sensitive individuals, concerns about residual ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane contaminants due to PEG processing, ultra-processed chemical, lack of nutritional value

Citric acid

Preservative, enhances flavor, stabilizes pH, chelating agent

Zinc PCA

Antimicrobial, reduces sebum production, helps manage acne-prone skin, regulates skin microbiome

Aqua

Solvent, vehicle for ingredient delivery

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

1,2-Hexanediol

Antimicrobial preservative booster, solvent properties aiding formulation stability

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate

Emulsifier to stabilize formulations, skin conditioning

Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract

Antioxidant properties, potential skin health benefits

Coco-Glucoside

Mild surfactant, biodegradable, low toxicity, suitable for sensitive skin

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Decyl Glucoside

Mild cleanser, biodegradable, low toxicity, suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Effective mild cleanser, good foaming properties, compatible with sensitive skin formulations

Sodium PCA

Moisture retention, skin hydration (cosmetic use only)

Glyceryl Oleate

Skin conditioning, emollient properties, improves skin feel, biodegradable, plant-derived

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, improves texture and stability in formulations

Acacia Senegal Gum

Dietary fiber source, stabilizes emulsions and suspensions, improves texture in food products

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Oleanolic Acid

Antioxidant activity, potential hepatoprotective effects, anti-inflammatory properties observed in preclinical studies

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Mild cleanser, biodegradable, good foaming properties, suitable for sensitive skin

Product Details

Form Type

gel

pH

5.5

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