Cosmed Cleansing Oil Review

Cosmed Cleansing Oil
Review

Does Cosmed Cleansing Oil Work?

 
Cosmed Cleansing Oil 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
40
25.4
12.7
6.9
4.6
3.5
2.3
1.7
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Water
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
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Niacinamide
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Phragmites Karka Extract
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Poria Cocos Extract
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Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Glycerin
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Fragrance
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Allantoin
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Zinc PCA
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Ingredients explained

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %40
Function
Origin
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.

Water
Est. %25.4
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.
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Est. %12.7
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoamphoacetateA naturally-derived plant-based gentle cleanser that also creates high levels of foam.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %6.9
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %4.6
Function
Origin
Disodium Cocoyl GlutamateA naturally-derived surfactant with gentle cleansing and some foaming ability.
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Est. %3.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Niacinamide
Est. %2.3
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.

Phragmites Karka Extract
Est. %1.7
Function
Origin
Phragmites Karka Extract
Poria Cocos Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Poria Cocos Extract
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylhydroxamic AcidA chelating agent used alongside preservatives in order to boost their antimicrobial activity.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Zinc PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zinc PCAA two-part ingredient: Zinc helps to control sebum and bacteria in acne-prone skin, while skin-identical PCA is a moisturizing humectant. Zinc PCA may even boost collagen production and so is researched as a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient.