Overview
DermaQuest DermaClear BHA Cleanser 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
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Sorbitol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Flavor |
| Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative |
| Hexylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil | Botanical | Antioxidant,Anti-acne,Soothing,Antimicrobial,Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
Score
2
Function
Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Soothing, Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Preservative, Denaturant
Origin
Synthetic
This 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.
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.
A sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
A synthetic cleansing ingredient that produces a dense, creamy foam.
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.