Overview
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Sulfate | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Methylparaben | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Preservative |
| Allantoin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing |
| Zinc Gluconate | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Anti-acne,Soothing,Antimicrobial |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Citric Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Animal
A waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
A synthetic soap-like ingredient that is used in cleansing products. It foams very well and is able to remove dirt and oil from the skin. It can be irritating.
Function
Bulking, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Naturally occurring, Synthetic
An inorganic sodium salt that provides volume and thickens emulsions.