Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser:

Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating 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
75
Water
6
Glycerin
4
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3
Gluconolactone
2
Niacinamide
1.5
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
1.3
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
1
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
PEG-150 Distearate
0.3
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
0.3
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Coconut Acid
0.3
Alcohol
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
0.3
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
0.3
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
0.3
Primula Veris Flower Extract
0.3
Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Salicylic Acid
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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Gluconolactone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Niacinamide
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose TrioleateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 AdipateDescription is coming soon
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.
PEG-150 Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-150 DistearateA synthetic surfactant that thickens clear cleansers.
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl TaurateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
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.
Coconut Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coconut AcidAn emollient and cleansing mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oil that contains lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids.
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that disables harmful heavy metal ions present in skincare.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Melissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract derived from lemon balm leaves with antioxidant and antiviral flavonoids and terpenes. It has a lovely, fresh, lemon-like scent.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract derived from the leaves of peppermint. It contains a pleasant-smelling essential oil, as well as plenty of antioxidant flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Primula Veris Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Primula Veris Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
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Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
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Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.