Science: Shiseido Reviews by NvWah_Shiseido Pureness Deep Cleansing Foam

It is a detergent-based cleanser which means it can be drying. The fifth ingredient is potassium hydroxide. It is a strong chemical that could cause skin burn and irritation. At the top of the list that means there is a lot of it, which is not a good sign.

Also it contains menthol, alcohol extracted from peppermint that can be strong skin irritant.

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

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		stearic acid is fatty acid that is used as an emollient and stablizes other ingredients.
3rd ingredient		myristic acid is a detergent cleansing agent that also creates foam and can be drying.
4th 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.

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

No	Yes	Yes	Mid-High	$21	Yes	No	Oily

Moisturizing		Glycerin, Beeswax, Rosemary extract

Skin irritation		contains potassium hydroxid which is used in cosmetics to adjust pH. But it's a potent skin irritant and may cause burning sensation. contains menthol. Derived from peppermint, menthol can have irritating effect as peppermint on skin.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.

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