Monu Skin Cleansing Balm

Monu SkinCleansing BalmIngredients

Monu Skin Cleansing Balm is a product from Makeup Removers category with 21 ingredients. Notable: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol. The product is made by Monu Skin.

Cleansing Balm provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 12 more.

Organic score: 52% natural vs 29% chemical.

INCI

1
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
2
Triticum Vulgaris (Wheat) Germ Oil
3
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
4
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
5
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Skin conditioning agent
6
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
7
Polysorbate-20
Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
8
Parfum (100%

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [2]: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol
Moisturizing 5: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract
Softening 4: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
UV Protection 2: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopherol
Soothing 2: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Glyceryl Stearate SE, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Tocopherol
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, Farnesol, Benzyl Alcohol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Polysorbate-20
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-100 Stearate#4

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
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil#19Tocopherol#21
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#16Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1Glyceryl Stearate SE#3Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 2
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil#5Limonene#10Linalool#13

Detailed view

Monu Skin Cleansing Balm

#1Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair strengthening
Hair growth stimulating
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and different minerals. It’s a very effective soothing component known from ancient times. It helps to protect the skin from the sun, make it softer and heal small wounds.

#2Triticum Vulgaris (Wheat) Germ Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information

#3Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

#4PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.

#5Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil is a light organic oil used in skincare products because of moisturizing, anti-aging, rejuvenation and softening effects. It contains vitamins (A, B, C), minerals, phospholipids. It soothes irritation and it’s a good choice for people with sensitive skin. It soaks in pretty fast without oily feeling.

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