Plain & Basic Gentle Gel Face Cleanser

Plain & BasicGentle Gel Face CleanserIngredients

Plain & Basic Gentle Gel Face Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 26 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil. The product is made by Plain & Basic.

Gentle Gel Face Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 14 more.

Organic score: 46% natural vs 31% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Potassium Lauryl Phosphate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
3
Lauryl Glucoside
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
4
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Triethanolamine
Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
7
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Foaming, Surfactant
8
Acrylates Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Moisturizing 6: Propanediol, Honey, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Glycine Soja Protein
Softening 4: Butylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Cleansing 3: Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Rejuvenation 3: Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Glycine Soja Protein

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Triethanolamine, 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: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#20Glycerin#23
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#9

Detailed view

Plain & Basic Gentle Gel Face 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.

#2Potassium Lauryl Phosphate

Origin: No information
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#3Lauryl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

#5Cocamidopropyl 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.

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