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AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser SkinMedica

SkinMedica - AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
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Key promises

Cleansing, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

93 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Cleansing
  • Exfoliation
  • Anti-blemish

Promises, but can't deliver

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What does the product description say?
"AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
peg/ppg-8/3 diisostearate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"This facial cleanser removes impurities, excess oils and makeup as it hydrates and purifies pores."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
cocamidopropyl betaine
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
acrylates copolymer
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
2 sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
3 cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
4 peg/ppg-8/3 diisostearate
5 hydrogenated jojoba oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
6 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
7 vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract
8 saccharum officinarum extract Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
9 acer saccharum extract A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
10 citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
11 citrus limon fruit extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
12 salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
13 glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
14 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
15 bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
16 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
17 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
18 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
19 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
20 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
21 potassium sorbate A preservative
22 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
23 lavandula angustifolia oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
24 citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
25 mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
26 tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
27 titanium dioxide (ci 77891 Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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Scientific Sources

  • Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
  • Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
  • Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
  • Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
  • Beta Hydroxy Acids
  • A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
  • Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
  • Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
  • α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
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