Science: Biore Cleanser Reviews by NvWah_Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleansers

This is a cleanser intended for oily skin. The effective ingredient salicylic acid (Beta hydroxy acid, BHA) is a multifunctional acne-fighting ingredient. Salicylic acid is an effective exfoliant and also an anti-irritant. 2% is the highest non-prescription concentration. It gently exfoliates the surface of skin and penetrates into the pore, and thus can exfoliate inside the pore as well as on the surface of the skin, which makes it effective for reducing blemishes, including blackheads and whiteheads. It also treats acnes due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Salicylic acid can improve skin thickness, barrier functions, and collagen production.

However there are are a few harsh cleansing agents. Menthol is an alcohol that can be isolated from peppermint or other mint oils. It is used as a denaturant, flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient. Menthol can have irritating effect as peppermint on skin. Also for an acne product they shouldn't have put fragrance in it. Stop using if discomfort occurs.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		polysorbate 60 is used as emulsifiers in cosmetics and also have mild surfactant properties.
3rd ingredient		decyl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetic formularies including baby shampoo and in products for individuals with a sensitive skin. Many natural personal care companies use this cleanser because it is plant-derived, biodegradable, and gentle for all skin types.
4th ingredient		ethoxydiglycol is solvent.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

No	Yes	No	Mid	$7.99	No	No	Oily

Moisturizing		Panthenol (pre-vitamin B5), Urea
Anti-blemish		Salicylic acid

Skin irritation		contains sodium laureth sulfate is a strong cleansing and foaming agent often used in detergent. It could be extremely drying and cause skin sentisization. SLS denatures skin proteins, which causes not only irritation, but also exposes deeper layers of the skin to hostile environment. contains potassium hydroxide, a pH adjuster and also a harsh chemical. Could be seriously irritating to skin. contains menthol which is an alcohol that can be isolated from peppermint or other mint oils. It is used as a denaturant, flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient. Menthol can have irritating effect as peppermint on skin.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.

Surfactants		Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate
Thickening agents		Sorbitol
pH adjusters		Citric acid