ESPABalancing Foam CleanserIngredients

ESPA Balancing Foam Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 18 ingredients. Notable: Phytic Acid. The product is made by ESPA, from United Kingdom.

Balancing Foam Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening and 6 more.

Organic score: 44% natural vs 22% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Cocamidoparopyl Betaine

Coco-Glucoside

Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Limonene

Fragrance ingredient

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: Phytic Acid

Antiseptic 4: Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride

Moisturizing 2: Betaine, Phytic Acid

Antifungal 2: Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate

Cleansing 1: Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

Concerns

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Risk of allergy

Limonene

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Sulfates

1 component

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate^#7

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Betaine^#9

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Limonene^#6

Detailed view

ESPA Balancing Foam 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.

#2Cocamidoparopyl Betaine

Origin: No information

Role: No information

#3Coco-Glucoside

Origin: No information

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

#4Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

EWG Rating [ 5 ]

#5Phenoxyethanol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.

Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.

Like many other preservatives, Phenoxyethanol is a strong chemical. European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 allows this component in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 1%. Clinical studies showed that the component doesn’t irritate the skin and doesn’t make it sensitive. According to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 it’s not toxic.