La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Cleansing Wash

Name: La Roche-Posay - Cicaplast B5 Cleansing Wash
Brand: La Roche-Posay

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
copper gluconate
glycerin
manganese gluconate
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
zinc gluconate
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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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 (cocamide mea, coco-betaine, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 20, ppg-5-ceteth-20, sodium laureth sulfate) 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: coco-betaine, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium laureth sulfate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamide mea	HIGH
coco-betaine	HIGH
peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium laureth sulfate
coco-betaine
sea salt

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
sodium laureth sulfate Works as a foaming cleansing agent	11% - 13%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	3.9% - 4.7%
peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate	3.1% - 3.8%
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	2.4% - 2.9%
coco-betaine Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic	2.3% - 2.8%
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	1.6% - 1.9%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	1.4% - 1.7%
peg-7 glyceryl cocoate	1.1% - 1.3%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.95% - 1.15%
cocamide mea	0.7% - 1.05%
copper gluconate Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of 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	0.6% - 0.9%
manganese gluconate Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration	0.5% - 0.75%
peg-55 propylene glycol oleate	0.45% - 0.65%
peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.65%
polyquaternium-11 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish	0.3% - 0.55%
ppg-5-ceteth-20 A solvent with some emollient properties	0.25% - 0.45%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil An emollient that softens the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.1% - 0.15%
zinc gluconate 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	0.05% - 0.1%
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