This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hexylene glycol, polysorbate 20) 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

cocamidopropyl betaine 4.7% - 7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

hexylene glycol 0.01% - 0.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

polysorbate 20 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

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Formulated by Urban Skin Rx founder and licensed medical aesthetician, Rachel Roff, the LacticGlow Micropolish Resurface & Brighten Cleanser is an effective cleansing gel that contains a special blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Jojoba Esters to gently dissolve dead skin cell build-up and polish skin without irritation to reveal a brighter, fresher and healthier-looking complexion.

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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.

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.35% - 0.85%

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

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

palmitoyl tripeptide-38 1.4% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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cocamidopropyl betaine 4.7% - 7%

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Works for: Cleansing

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

citrus limon fruit extract 0.5% - 1.2%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

acrylates copolymer 7.1% - 10.6%

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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

cocamidopropyl betaine 4.7% - 7%

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Works for: Cleansing

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

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Water, Acrylates copolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Jojoba esters, Butylene glycol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Lac, Unknown, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract, Unknown, Malus domestica fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin +8 more	Common: glycerin cocamidopropyl betaine +1 more Other: panthenol sodium cocoyl isethionate +3 more	Common: jojoba esters cocamidopropyl betaine Other: salicylic acid sodium ascorbyl phosphate +6 more	Common: glycerin cocamidopropyl betaine Other: coco-glucoside	Common: cocamidopropyl betaine hexylene glycol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride tocopherol +4 more	Common: glycerin cocamidopropyl betaine +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: althaea officinalis root extract sodium pca +7 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more	Common: hexylene glycol cocamidopropyl betaine Other: paraffinum liquidum glycine soja oil +5 more	Common: glycerin cocamidopropyl betaine +1 more Other: arbutin disodium cocoyl glutamate	Common: glycerin hexylene glycol Other: petrolatum cetearyl alcohol +3 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +14 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +5 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +10 more	aloe barbadensis flower extract Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? carbomer Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polydecene Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +14 more

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Urban Skin Rx Pro Strength LacticGlow Micropolish Resurface & Brighten Cleanser

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