Cosmed sd Balancing Face and Body Cleanser

Cosmed sd Balancing Face and Body Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Cosmed sd Balancing Face and Body Cleanser:

Cosmed sd Balancing Face and Body 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
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
3
Lauryl Glucoside
2
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
1.5
Capryloyl Glycine
1.3
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
1
Sodium Glutamate
0.3
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Salicylic Acid
0.3
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
0.3
Piroctone Olamine
0.3
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
0.3
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
0.3
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
0.3
Acacia Senegal Gum
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
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Glycyrrhetinic Acid
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
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Acacia Senegal Gum
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Potassium Sorbate
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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
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Glycerin

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

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoamphoacetateA naturally-derived plant-based gentle cleanser that also creates high levels of foam.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %3
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.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Est. %2
Function
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateA synthetic thickener often used in cleansing formulations. It can create very thick cleansing products while maintaining foaming ability.
Capryloyl Glycine
Est. %1.5
Function
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Capryloyl GlycineA naturally-derived or synthetically produced multi-functional ingredient. As an anti-microbial it can act as part of a product's preservative system or reduce microbes on the skin that cause certain kinds of acne or dandruff.
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlycinateSodium cocoyl glycinate is a cleansing agent derived from coconut fatty acid and glycine, which is an amino acid. It is a mild surfactant, meaning it gently removes oil and dirt particles from the skin leaving it feeling clean but still lathered. It's also responsible for a creamy afterfeel of a product.
Sodium Glutamate
Est. %1
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Sodium GlutamateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateDescription is coming soon
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
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.
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.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Caprylhydroxamic AcidA chelating agent used alongside preservatives in order to boost their antimicrobial activity.
Piroctone Olamine
Est. %0.3
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Piroctone OlamineDescription is coming soon
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycyrrhetinic AcidA compound derived from licorice root. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient with some anti-pigment properties.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilA fragrant and antioxidant essential tea tree oil praised for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil helps to treat acne, inflamed skin, and small wounds. It might, however, cause allergies and skin irritations.
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed ExtractAn extract obtained from flax seeds with emollient and moisturizing properties. It also contains antioxidant phenolics.
Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
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Acacia Senegal GumA formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Est. %0.3
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Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb ExtractDescription is coming soon