Name: Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser
Brand: Cetaphil
SKU: 356332
Availability: InStock
Rating: 76 (1 reviews)

Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

Galderma

/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

Sodium Hydroxide

Caustic burns, severe skin irritation, eye damage, respiratory tract irritation, corrosive effects

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

High omega-6 content, oxidation instability, potential for rancidity if improperly stored

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

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

Disodium EDTA

Potential mild skin irritation, environmental persistence, limited oral bioavailability

Water

Safe solvent, non-toxic, non-irritating, biodegradable

Sodium Chloride

Inert filler, viscosity modifier, low cost, generally safe and non-toxic

Citric acid

Preservative effect, pH adjuster, enhances flavor

Mandelic Acid

Exfoliation (keratolysis), improvement of acne lesions, reduction of post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma, antimicrobial activity against acne‑associated bacteria, improvement in skin texture and fine lines, lower irritation potential than glycolic acid at comparable use

Sodium citrate

pH buffering, acidity regulation, emulsification

Pantolactone

Precursor in vitamin B5 synthesis, supports nutritional supplement production

Glycerin

Humectant properties, improves skin hydration, solvent for other ingredients

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Coco-Glucoside

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

Gluconolactone

Gentle exfoliation, hydration support, antioxidant properties

Betaine

Hydration aid, osmoprotectant, improves skin barrier function

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Mild surfactant, good foaming and cleansing properties, generally gentle on skin

Glycereth-26

Humectant properties help retain moisture in formulations, improves texture and stability of cosmetic products

Salicylic Acid

Antimicrobial properties, keratolytic/exfoliating action, may contribute to stain removal and biofilm disruption

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier integrity, improves skin appearance, essential nutrient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, prevents lipid oxidation

Phenoxyethanol

Effective antimicrobial preservative, broad-spectrum activity, extends product shelf life

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Product Details

Form Type

gel

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