The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Draws moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated during the cleansing process.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Helps to thicken the product and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Water
Known for its hydrating and nourishing properties, it contributes to the gentle feel of the cleanser.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A surfactant that helps to create foam and cleanse the skin. Can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foaming
Watch for
Potential for irritation in sensitive individuals
Surfactant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
A mild surfactant that helps to cleanse and create lather.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
A multi-functional ingredient used for its moisturizing and preservative-boosting properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, aiding in preservation.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Antioxidant
Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A form of Vitamin B5 that helps to soothe and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
A form of Vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that also acts as a skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
A common humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, penetration
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds scent to the product. Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent. Can be drying for some.
Usually helps with
Texture, solvency
Watch for
Potential for dryness
Vitamin B12, used here as a colorant, giving the product its pink hue.
Used to adjust the pH of the product, ensuring it is balanced for the skin.
Usually helps with
pH balance