SkinCeuticals Clarifying Cleanser (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
GLYCOLIC ACID	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
POLYETHYLENE	Data gaps, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: None
LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	Use restrictions	Data: None
SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
POTASSIUM AZELAOYL DIGLYCINATE	None Identified	Data: None
SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE	None Identified	Data: None
MANDELIC ACID	None Identified	Data: Fair
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL	None Identified	Data: Limited
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE	None Identified	Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTA	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2.0%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Azelaoyl Diglycinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyethylene, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA

Directions from packaging:

wet face squeeze small amount of cleanser into hands add a few drops of water to lather apply to face and massage gently rinse thoroughly if bothersome drying or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only. When using this product using other topical acne medications at the same time or right after use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Sunburn Alert - This product contains alphahydroxy acids that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.

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