Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser

CetaphilHealthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating CleanserIngredients

Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 27 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide. The product is made by Cetaphil.

Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 11 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 41% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Gluconolactone
Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
5
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
6
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
7
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing agent, Emollient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

All the Positive

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PHA [1]: Gluconolactone
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [2]: Gluconolactone, Niacinamide
Cleansing 4: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Moisturizing 3: Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Propanediol
Antiseptic 3: Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denatured
Hair conditioning 3: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Propanediol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
PEG-150 Distearate
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate#7
PEG-150 Distearate#12
Coconut
Coconut
1 component
Coconut Acid#16

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#2Alcohol Denatured#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract#23

Detailed view

Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating 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.

#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.

#4Gluconolactone

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Lifting
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.

#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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