Name: BIOTHERM - BIOSOURCE PURIFYING FOAMING CLEANSER
Brand: BIOTHERM

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Cleansing

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Anti-blemish
Exfoliation

Cleansing

What does the product description say?

BIOSOURCE PURIFYING FOAMING CLEANSER

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glycol stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl glycinate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

palmitic acid 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

sodium cocoyl glycinate 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

glycol stearate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

BIOSOURCE PURIFYING FOAMING CLEANSER

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

kaolin 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

lauric acid 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

This translucent cleansing gel with balancing zinc, enriched with micro-beads produces a gentle lather that combines cleansing with in-depth exfoliation.

Source: Biotherm CA

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

maris sal 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

zinc gluconate 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

lauric acid 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

linalool 0.15% - 0.65%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 2% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

lauric acid 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.9% - 5.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium cocoyl glycinate 4.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Montmorillonite, Myristic acid, Butylene glycol, Argilla, Palmitic acid, Glycol stearate, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Ci 77891, Sodium hydroxide, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium edta, Kaolin, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Zinc gluconate, Maris sal, Benzyl alcohol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Parfum, Unknown

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Key ingredients	salicylic acid lauric acid +7 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate +5 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +6 more Other: tocopherol rosa canina fruit oil +2 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate +5 more	Common: lauric acid glycerin +3 more Other: glycol distearate lauryl hydroxysultaine +1 more	Common: salicylic acid salicylic acid +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid zinc gluconate +13 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: lactic acid xanthan gum +3 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: allantoin peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides +3 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: panthenol carnosine +6 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: acetyl glucosamine caffeine +8 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: glycolic acid linoleic acid +8 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: laureth-4 peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate +4 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +16 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosa centifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +9 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	helichrysum italicum extract Has skin benefit? lavandula stoechas extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? ppg-15 stearyl ether Has skin benefit? +22 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more

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