Ponds Institute Japan Skin-protect Facial Foam

Ponds Institute JapanSkin-protect Facial FoamIngredients

Ponds Institute Japan Skin-protect Facial Foam is a product from Uncategorized category with 27 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Thymol, Niacinamide. The product is made by Ponds Institute Japan.

Skin-protect Facial Foam provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 11 more.

Organic score: 22% natural vs 74% chemical.

INCI

1
Myristic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Water
Solvent
4
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
6
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
7
Glycol Distearate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Lauric Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

All the Positive

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BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [2]: Thymol, Niacinamide
Softening 6: Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-4 Dilaurate
Antiseptic 5: Lauric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene
Moisturizing 4: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Soothing 3: Salicylic Acid, Thymol, Niacinamide

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Lilial, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Lauric Acid
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-4 Laurate#18
PEG-4 Dilaurate#19

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
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#4
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#14Myristic Acid#1Stearic Acid#5Lauric Acid#8Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#14Hexyl Cinnamal#25Limonene#26Linalool#27

Detailed view

Ponds Institute Japan Skin-protect Facial Foam

#1Myristic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

#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.

#3Water

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.

#4Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

#5Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

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