Name: Simple Purifying Gel Wash
Brand: Simple
SKU: 291619
Availability: InStock
Rating: 73 (1 reviews)

Simple Purifying Gel Wash

Unilever

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

3

Why this score

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

What's inside

Sodium Hydroxide

Skin irritation, eye damage, corrosive effects, respiratory irritation if inhaled as dust or aerosol

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

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

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential for mild sensitization especially with prolonged exposure or damaged skin

Zinc PCA

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

Xanthan Gum

Thickener, stabilizer, improves texture and shelf life

Benzophenone-4

UV protection (in topical applications)

Citric acid

Preservative, flavor enhancer, pH regulator

Hydrated Silica

Effective mild abrasive for stain removal, anti-caking agent, chemically stable and non-toxic at typical use concentrations

Sodium Chloride

Naturally occurring, inexpensive, biodegradable, helps adjust viscosity

Water

Hydration, essential for bodily functions

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water

Astringent effects, reduces inflammation, soothes skin, antioxidant properties

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming and cleansing properties, biodegradable, compatible with other surfactants

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, stabilizes formulations, enhances texture

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Effective thickener and stabilizer, enhances texture and stability of formulations

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, stabilizes product shelf-life, low sensitization potential compared to isothiazolinones

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Sodium Benzoate

Effective preservative, broad antimicrobial activity, generally recognized as safe at typical use concentrations

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Enhances solubility of hydrophobic compounds, stabilizes active ingredients, generally non-toxic and biodegradable

Niacinamide

Supports cellular energy production, improves skin barrier function, reduces signs of skin aging

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, flavoring agent, may support respiratory and digestive health

Product Details

Form Type

gel

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