Koh Gen Do Foaming Facial Wash

Koh Gen DoFoaming Facial WashIngredients

Koh Gen Do Foaming Facial Wash is a product from Cleansers category with 27 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid. The product is made by Koh Gen Do, from Japan.

Foaming Facial Wash provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 13 more.

Organic score: 56% natural vs 19% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Tea-Cocoyl Alaninate
Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
4
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Water
Solvent
6
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin conditioning agent
7
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Fragrance ingredient
8
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Fragrance ingredient

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Antioxidants [2]: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid
Soothing 4: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid
Antiseptic 4: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol
Moisturizing 3: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Quillaja Saponaria (Soapbark) Bark Extract
Cleansing 3: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Quillaja Saponaria (Soapbark) Bark Extract, Citric Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol

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: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#4Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#18
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#24

Detailed view

Koh Gen Do Foaming 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.

#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.

#3Tea-Cocoyl Alaninate

Origin: No information
Role: Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#5Water

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.

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