Proactiv Renewing Cleanser

Name: Proactiv - Renewing Cleanser
Brand: Proactiv

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation

KEY INGREDIENTS

cetyl esters
peg-12 dimethicone
sodium hyaluronate
sodium pca
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

50 /100

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What does the product description say?

"Renewing Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, trisodium sulfosuccinate, 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
disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate	HIGH
glyceryl stearate	HIGH
peg-100 stearate	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Proactiv Renewing Cleanser helps remove dead skin cells with tiny exfoliating beads and quickly penetrates deep into pores to kill acne-causing bacteria with super micronized benzoyl peroxide."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
tridecyl stearate
anthemis nobilis flower extract
tridecyl trimellitate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
magnesium aluminum silicate Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation	5.5% - 8.2%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	3.3% - 4.9%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	3.3% - 5%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	2.1% - 3.1%
dimethyl isosorbide Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin	1.7% - 2.6%
disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate	1.5% - 2.3%
tridecyl stearate Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	1.3% - 2%
neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate	1.1% - 1.6%
paraffin Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency	0.85% - 1.25%
cetyl esters Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin	0.55% - 1.3%
anthemis nobilis flower extract A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating	0.4% - 1%
tridecyl trimellitate Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 1%
trisodium sulfosuccinate	0.35% - 0.85%
peg-12 dimethicone Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture	0.35% - 0.8%
sodium sulfate Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations	0.3% - 0.7%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.65%
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% - 0.55%
sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	0.1% - 0.5%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.45%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.3%
imidazolidinyl urea A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available	0.05% - 0.25%
methylparaben A preservative	0.05% - 0.2%
propylparaben A preservative	0.05% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.01% - 0.1%
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