CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Avoid · Flagged- Barcode
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- USA
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Why it’s rated Avoid
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- Methylparaben Synthetic Preservative / Estrogen MimicAvoid
- Propylparaben Synthetic Preservative / Reproductive & Endocrine ToxicantAvoid
- Ethoxylated Emulsifiers (Polysorbates, PEGs) Ethoxylation can leave 1,4-dioxane traces.Use Caution
- EDTA (Disodium / Tetrasodium) Penetration enhancer; poorly biodegradable.Use Caution
- Food Gums (Xanthan, Guar, Gellan) Generally safe; some people find gums irritate digestion. Limit, not avoid.Use Caution
- Carbomer Synthetic polymer; contributes to microplastic load.Use Caution
- Fatty Alcohols (Cetyl, Cetearyl, Stearyl) Non-drying “fatty” alcohols, usually plant-derived.Clean
- Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) Bio-Identical Mucopolysaccharide Moisture MagnetClean
- Water Plain water — no concern.Clean
- Glycerin Skin-identical humectant.Clean
Ingredients
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Ingredients
Purified Water, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Polyoxyl 40 Stearate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum.
As listed by the data source. Always check the package in your hand — formulations change.
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