NEOSTRATA Restore PHA Facial Cleanser

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation

KEY INGREDIENTS

gluconolactone
panthenol
glycine
peg-80 sorbitan laurate
sodium laureth sulfate
sodium laureth-13 carboxylate
cocamidopropyl betaine
triethanolamine
disodium cocoamphodiacetate
peg-150 distearate
+6 more

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£31.00

In stock

Size: 200 mL

Restore PHA Facial Cleanser

Lookfantastic CA

CA$43.20

In stock

Size: 200 mL

Restore PHA Facial Cleanser

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"Restore PHA Facial Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, peg-150 distearate, peg-80 sorbitan laurate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium laureth-13 carboxylate, 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, sodium laureth sulfate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
disodium cocoamphodiacetate	HIGH
peg-150 distearate	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Experience a gentle cleanse with the NeoStrata Restore Facial Cleanser , a soap-free face wash that delicately cleanses and exfoliates without drying or stripping the skin."

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
sea salt	LOW

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Exfoliation

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
gluconolactone
triethanolamine
propylene glycol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
gluconolactone A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals	5.5% - 8.2%
peg-80 sorbitan laurate	3.9% - 5.9%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	2.5% - 3.8%
polyquaternium-10 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish	2.1% - 3.1%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	1.6% - 2.4%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	1.3% - 2%
glycine Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function	1% - 1.5%
sodium laureth sulfate Works as a foaming cleansing agent	1.1% - 1.6%
sodium laureth-13 carboxylate	0.85% - 1.3%
peg-150 distearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.4% - 0.95%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	0.9% - 1.35%
disodium cocoamphodiacetate Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent	0.2% - 0.75%
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	0.1% - 0.4%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.2%
methylparaben A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
propylparaben A preservative	0.01% - 0.1%
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Key ingredients	gluconolactone panthenol +8 more	Common: gluconolactone panthenol Other: glycerin	Common: gluconolactone panthenol Other: chondrus crispus extract betaine +15 more	Common: gluconolactone Other: arginine caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: gluconolactone Other: ceramide 3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: gluconolactone Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +8 more	Common: gluconolactone Other: glycolic acid benzophenone-4 +1 more	Common: gluconolactone glycine +1 more Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +35 more	Common: gluconolactone panthenol Other: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +5 more	Common: gluconolactone Other: glycerin	Common: gluconolactone Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +3 more
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Potential Irritants	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? peg-150 distearate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +6 more	hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycol distearate Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? myristyl myristate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +2 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? laurylpyridinium chloride Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? levulinic acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? lauryl betaine Has skin benefit? +13 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? tea-lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? peg-7 glyceryl cocoate Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +8 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? thiamine hcl Has skin benefit? pyridoxine hcl Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? calcium chloride Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? glyceryl linoleate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? disodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +13 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil Has skin benefit? gaultheria procumbens leaf extract Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +87 more	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more