Acnemy Zitcalm Anti-Redness Calming Cleanser

Acnemy Zitcalm Anti-Redness Calming Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Acnemy Zitcalm Anti-Redness Calming Cleanser:

Acnemy Zitcalm Anti-Redness Calming Cleanser is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
Water
6
Propanediol
4
Glycerin
3
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
2
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
1.5
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
1.3
Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate
1
Lactobacillus Ferment
0.3
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
0.3
Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
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Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Propanediol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesA synthetic ingredient that softens the appearance of skin and combines water with oil.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel FlourA mild abrasive, finely milled oat kernel flour that is also used as a formula helper.
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sphingomonas Ferment ExtractDescription is coming soon
Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture LysateDescription is coming soon
Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus FermentA biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino AcidsDescription is coming soon
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.