8 ingredients in this cleanser. The last 3 are preservatives. No real skin-beneficial ingredients in here.
What’s of concern is that the third ingredient propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is derived from petroleum and used in cosmetics as solvents, surfactants, and wetting agents. It is used to enhance ingredient penetration and as a humidifying agent. It is easily absorbed through skin and is a potent skin irritant. PG could provoke skin irritation and sensitization at concentration as low as 2%. In fact U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning to avoid skin contact to prevent brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities.
The fourth ingredient of this product is sodium lauryl sulfate. Used primarily as a detergent cleansing agent, sodium lauryl sulfate can be a potent skin irritant.
Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.
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