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3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser Peter Thomas Roth

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Peter Thomas Roth - 3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser

WIMJ VERDICT

Effectiveness

100 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

Key promises

Cleansing

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Summary

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
allantoin	LOW
glycolic acid	HIGH

Summary

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate	HIGH
peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides	HIGH
lauryl glucoside	HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin benefit
sodium laureth sulfate
glycolic acid
cocamidopropyl betaine

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	water/aqua/eau	Plain old water
2	sodium laureth sulfate
3	propylene glycol	Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
4	glycolic acid	An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
5	cocamidopropyl betaine	Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
6	lauryl glucoside	Helps oil and water mix together
7	allantoin	Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
8	panthenol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
9	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
10	peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
11	sodium chloride	Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
12	peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate
13	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
14	potassium sorbate	A preservative
15	sodium benzoate	A preservative
16	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

What's in this jar?

The jar below displays the estimated amount of the 3 ingredient categories that our algorithm detected.

Irritating actives

Non-irritating actives

Formula supporting ingredients

Irritating actives

Ingredients added to do what's promised by the product, but can irritate your skin

Cocamidopropyl betaine
Glycolic acid
Sodium laureth sulfate

Active Ingredients

Ingredients added to do what's promised by the product and are unlikely to irritate your skin

Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
Arginine
Panthenol
Allantoin

Lauryl glucoside

Formula supporting

Ingredients added for product texture, formula stability or help deliver other ingredients

Phenoxyethanol
Sodium benzoate
Potassium sorbate
Sodium hydroxide
Sodium chloride

Propylene glycol

Water

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Scientific Sources

Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid

Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin

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3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser Peter Thomas Roth

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Key promises

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