Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

CetaphilGentle Skin CleanserIngredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 10 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Citric Acid. The product is made by Cetaphil.

Gentle Skin Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 13 more.

Organic score: 50% natural vs 50% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Panthenol
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
5
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
6
Pantolactone
Humectant
7
Xanthan Gum
Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Vitamins [2]: Panthenol, Niacinamide
Antioxidants [2]: Niacinamide, Citric Acid
Soothing 3: Panthenol, Niacinamide, Citric Acid
Moisturizing 2: Glycerin, Panthenol
Cleansing 2: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid
Lightening 2: Niacinamide, Citric Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Cetearyl Alcohol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

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: 0
Glycerin#2Panthenol#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#10

Detailed view

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

#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.

#2Glycerin

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.

#3Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

#4Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

#5Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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