This salicylic acid clay cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Trehalose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantSea Salt
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Palm Acid
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPerlite
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Phytate
ChelatingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Erythritol
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Illite
Abrasive
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Totarol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Palm Acid, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Xylitol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycol Distearate, Stearic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Glycol Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Perlite, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceteareth-20, Erythritol, Montmorillonite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Illite, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Allantoin, Totarol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77289, CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
