Name: NEOSTRATA - Restore PHA Facial Cleanser
Brand: NEOSTRATA

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Cleansing
Exfoliation

Cleansing

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Restore PHA Facial 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 (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

triethanolamine 2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cocamidopropyl betaine 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

disodium cocoamphodiacetate 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Exfoliation

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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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.

gluconolactone 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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gluconolactone 5.5% - 8.2%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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

panthenol 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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propylene glycol 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

sodium laureth sulfate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

Comodogenic ingredients

sodium laureth sulfate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

gluconolactone 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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

peg-80 sorbitan laurate 3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

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Water, Gluconolactone, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Triethanolamine, Polyquaternium-10, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Glycine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium laureth-13 carboxylate, Peg-150 distearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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Key ingredients	gluconolactone panthenol +8 more	Common: gluconolactone panthenol Other: chondrus crispus extract betaine +15 more	Common: gluconolactone panthenol Other: glycerin prunus amygdalus dulcis seed	Common: gluconolactone Other: ceramide 3 sodium hyaluronate +14 more	Common: gluconolactone Other: arginine caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: gluconolactone Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +14 more	Common: gluconolactone sodium laureth sulfate +2 more Other: glycolic acid glycerin +4 more	Common: gluconolactone glycine +1 more Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +35 more	Common: gluconolactone disodium cocoamphodiacetate +1 more Other: glycerin hexylene glycol +2 more	Common: gluconolactone cocamidopropyl betaine Other: algae extract simmondsia chinensis seed oil +7 more	Common: gluconolactone cocamidopropyl betaine Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +4 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? laurylpyridinium chloride Has skin benefit? +12 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +2 more	sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? +8 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +22 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis seed Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +26 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? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more

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