Alkmene Facial Wash

AlkmeneFacial WashIngredients

Alkmene Facial Wash is a product from Cleansers category with 22 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid. The product is made by Alkmene.

Facial Wash provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 15 more.

Organic score: 36% natural vs 50% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
6
Tocopherol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
7
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Fragrance ingredient, Masking
8
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Fragrance ingredient

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Vitamins [1]: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Antioxidants [4]: Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Lecithin, Citric Acid
Cleansing 7: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Antiseptic 5: Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Sodium Chloride
Soothing 4: Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Softening 3: Glycerin, Laureth-4, Lecithin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Laureth-4
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Limonene
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Sulfates
Sulfates
1 component
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#12
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate#13

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Tocopherol#6Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#5Laureth-4#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 5
Salicylic Acid#5Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#8Limonene#19Lactic Acid#21Citric Acid#22

Detailed view

Alkmene Facial Wash

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

#3Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#5Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

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