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Neutrogena Wave Duo Power Cleanser

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Neutrogena Wave Duo Power Cleanser

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I don't quite understand what the "wave", hence vibration is for. Maybe to enhance the delivery and penetration of the ingredients, which in fact worsens my worries. The second abundant ingredient in this cleanser is sodium laureth sulfate (SLS). This 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.

The other ingredient I don't like is menthol. 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.

There is a little bit of salicylic acid content. Salicylic acid is a multifunctional acne-fighting ingredient. Salicylic acid is an effective exfoliant and also an anti-irritant. But the exact concentration in this product is not known and probably too low to be effective. There are no other significantly beneficial ingredients in this cleanser.

Overall this is shaping up to be a highly irritating cleanser and I would't recommend.

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

1st ingredient
oj_line is water.
2nd ingredient
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.
3rd ingredient
PEG 8 is solvent and humectant that increase the water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air.
4th ingredient
cocamidopropyl betaine is a medium strength surfactant which most often does not irritate skin.
Alcohol Fragrance Preservative Allergy Price Color Additive Sun Protection Suitable Skin Type
oj_line
No
Yes
Yes
High
$17.99
No
No
Not recommended

 

Anti-blemish
oj_line Salicylic acid
Skin irritation
oj_line
  • 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.
  • 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.
Fragrance
Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.
Surfacants
oj_line Decyl glucoside
Humectants
Lauryl methyl gluceth 10 hydroxypropyl dimonium chloride
Preservatives
Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
pH adjusters
Citric acid
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