DermExcel Medi-Zinc Cleanser

DermExcel Medi-Zinc Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Medi-Zinc Cleanser”
Source: Dermal Health Store

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, triethanolamine) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.5–8.2%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.8–5.7%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.55–1.25%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.3–0.75%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~10–15%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.5–8.2%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polyethylene glycol
Not recognized
Coco-glucoside~10–15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.5–8.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Zinc pyrithione~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Might be helpful in calming down inflammation and restoring skin barrier function. It can be helpful in managing seborrheic dermatitis

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Acrylates copolymer~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Triethanolamine~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Coco-glucoside~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Unknown, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Zinc pyrithione, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Triethanolamine, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate

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