Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion-clearing BPO Acne Cleanser

CetaphilGentle Clear Complexion-clearing BPO Acne CleanserIngredients

Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion-clearing BPO Acne Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 15 ingredients. Notable: Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycerin, Citric Acid. The product is made by Cetaphil.

Gentle Clear Complexion-clearing BPO Acne Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 7 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 60% chemical.

INCI

1
Benzoyl Peroxide
Antiacne agent, Oxidizing agent
2
Water
Solvent
3
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
6
PEG-75
Binding, Humectant, Solvent
7
PEG/​ppg-120/​10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
8
Laureth-2
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Antioxidants [1]: Citric Acid
Cleansing 4: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.6%), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Laureth-2, Citric Acid
Softening 2: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glycerin
Soothing 2: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid
Moisturizing 1: Glycerin

Concerns

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Sulfates
Sulfates
1 component
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate#5
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-75#6

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: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Benzoyl Peroxide#1
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#15

Detailed view

Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion-clearing BPO Acne Cleanser

#1Benzoyl Peroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Antiacne agent, Oxidizing agent
Cleansing
Acne fighting
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Benzoyl Peroxide is very effective against acne. It destroys Propionibacterium acnes - a bacteria that causes this problem. That's why it works so great. It also helps to renew and exfoliate dead cells helping to make the skin cleaner. You can find this component in many anti-acne products.

BUT you should avoid this component if you have dry skin. Even people with oily skin notice that it dries the skin hard. Be careful!

#2Water

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.

#3Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Origin: natural
Role: Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#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.

#5Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

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