Science: Glytone Mild Gel Wash Reviewed by NvWah

The main feature of this cleanser is glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is also known as alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). AHAs exfoliate the surface skin by breaking up cell-connecting materials. As a result fresh and smoother skin is revealed. AHAs, including glycolic and lactic acid, are widely used to treat aged skin by normalizing thickened skin and increasing skin water content. But the exfoliating properties may also irritate skin. Overdose of AHAs may make users more sensitive to UV radiation.

I would recommend to use this cleanser when exfoliation is needed, not on a daily basis. Sensitive skin should be careful using this cleanser. Wear sunscreeen after using this product.

One cleansing agent sodium lauryl sulfate is used primarily in detergent. It could be a highly potent skin irritant and sensitizer depending on the concentration.

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

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		cocamidopropyl betaine is a medium strength surfactant which most often does not irritate skin.
3rd ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
4th ingredient		glycolic acid is also known as alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). AHAs exfoliate the surface skin by breaking up cell-connecting materials. As a result fresh and smoother skin is revealed. AHAs, including glycolic and lactic acid, are widely used to treat aged skin by normalizing thickened skin and increasing skin water content. But the exfoliating properties may also irritate skin. Overdose of AHAs may make users more sensitive to UV radiation. Always wear sunscreen when using AHA products.

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

No	No	No	Low	$28	Yes	No	All

Moisturizing		Glycerin, Soybean protein

Skin irritation		Contains sodium lauryl sulfate which is used primarily as a detergent cleansing agent. It is a highly potent skin irritant and sensitizer.

Surfactants		TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Colorants		Blue 1 (CI 42090), Green 3 (CI 42053)
pH adjusters		Potassium hydroxide

Glytone

Cleansers

Glytone Mild Gel Wash