Paula's choice Resist Foaming Cleanser

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing

KEY INGREDIENTS

ceramide ap
ceramide eop
phytosphingosine
ceramide np
Sunflower seed oil
phospholipids
arginine
sphingolipids
cetearyl alcohol
cholesterol
glycerin
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Resist Foaming 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 (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cholesterol, glycol distearate, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, stearic acid, xanthan gum) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
carbomer	HIGH
cetearyl alcohol	HIGH
cholesterol	HIGH

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Cleansing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium cocoyl isethionate
glycol distearate
acrylates copolymer

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
sodium lauroamphoacetate	10% - 12%
sodium cocoyl isethionate Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent	4.6% - 5.6%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	3% - 3.7%
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%
glycol distearate Helps water and oil mix together	1.9% - 2.3%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	1.6% - 2%
acrylates copolymer Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency	1.4% - 1.7%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.2% - 1.5%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.95% - 1.15%
ceramide ap A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.65% - 1%
ceramide eop A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.6% - 0.9%
phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect	0.6% - 0.85%
phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product	0.5% - 0.75%
sphingolipids Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides	0.5% - 0.75%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.4% - 0.6%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	0.45% - 0.65%
aloe barbadensis leaf extract Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.3% - 0.6%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.4%
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	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together	0.15% - 0.3%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.25%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.1% - 0.2%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.05% - 0.15%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.15%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.1% - 0.15%
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