This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 20, stearic acid) 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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
glyceryl stearate	HIGH
lauric acid	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
lauric acid
potassium hydroxide
myristic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	8.1% - 9.9%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.2% - 5.2%
lauric acid Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes	3.3% - 4%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	2.4% - 2.9%
myristic acid Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic	1.9% - 2.4%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	1.7% - 2.1%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	1.5% - 1.8%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	1.7% - 2.1%
peg-8 Used to create a nice product consistency	1% - 1.2%
polyquaternium-7 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish	0.75% - 1.1%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.65% - 1%
hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures	0.55% - 0.8%
sea salt 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	0.45% - 0.7%
bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture	0.45% - 0.65%
saponaria officinalis leaf extract	0.45% - 0.65%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
ci 19140 A yellow dye	0.15% - 0.25%
ci 42090 A colorant (dye)	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.1%
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