Ultraceuticals Ultra Balancing Gel Cleanser

UltraceuticalsUltra Balancing Gel CleanserIngredients

Ultraceuticals Ultra Balancing Gel Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 32 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder. The product is made by Ultraceuticals.

Ultra Balancing Gel Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 16 more.

Organic score: 38% natural vs 63% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing agent, Emollient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
7
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Vitamins [2]: Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [3]: Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder
Cleansing 6: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid
Antiseptic 6: Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Formic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene
Softening 5: Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Tocopheryl Acetate
Moisturizing 3: Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Laureth-4
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Glycol Distearate
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate#4
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters#8
Gluten
Gluten
1 component
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour#12

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: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour#12Panthenol#16Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#18
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#20Laureth-4#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder#27Salicylic Acid#20Citric Acid#21Limonene#32

Detailed view

Ultraceuticals Ultra Balancing Gel 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.

#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.

#3Cocamidopropyl 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.

#4PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emollient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#5Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

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