NeutrogenaOil-Free Acne WashIngredients

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash is a product from Uncategorized category with 19 ingredients. Notable: Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citric Acid. The product is made by Neutrogena, from United States.

Oil-Free Acne Wash provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 13 more.

Organic score: 37% natural vs 53% chemical.

INCI

Salicylic Acid

Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Water

Solvent

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Sodium Chloride

Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Emollient

Benzalkonium Chloride

Antimicrobial agent, Antistatic agent, Biocide, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid

BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid (2%)

Antioxidants [2]: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid

Cleansing 4: Salicylic Acid (2%), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid

Soothing 4: Salicylic Acid (2%), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citric Acid

Acne fighting 3: Salicylic Acid (2%), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Antiseptic 3: Salicylic Acid (2%), Sodium Chloride, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract

Concerns

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Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Sulfates

1 component

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate^#3

PEG

1 component

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate^#6

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: 2Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#12Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#13Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15Salicylic Acid^#1Citric Acid^#17

Detailed view

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

#2Water

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.

#3Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

#4Cocamidopropyl 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.

#5Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural

Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.