Science: Scientific review of Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Cleanser

The main "regenerating" ingredients in this product is salicylic acid, also called beta hydroxy acid, BHA. It is an exfoliating and acne-fighting ingredient. In concentrations of 0.5% to 2%, 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. By exfoliation salicylic acid can also improve skin thickness, barrier functions, and collagen production.

There are antioxidants including vitamin E and C, and good moisturizing vitamin B. These potent anti-oxidant defends against free radical damage and prevents aging.

However it has quite a lot of alcohol in it. Also it contains sodium lauryl sulfate, a harsh detergent cleansing agent that can be very irritating to skin.

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review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		PPG-15 stearyl ether are lubricants which gives the skin a soft and smooth feeling.
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		oxidized polyethylene is thickeing and viscosity controlling agent. Certain research showed it may reduce pigmentation.

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

Yes	Yes	No	Low-Mid	$7.49	Yes	No	All

Moisturizing		Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5, pump of moisture)
Exfoliate		Salicylic acid (BHA)
Anti-oxidant		Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Carnosine, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

Skin irritation		Contains sodium lauryl sulfate, a detergent cleansing agent that is potent skin irritant.
Alcohol		Can be extremely drying and irritating. Should be avoided by people who are allergic to alcohol.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.

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Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Cleanser