Koh Gen Do Foaming Facial Wash

Koh Gen Do Foaming Facial Wash

Review

Does Koh Gen Do Foaming Facial Wash work?

Koh Gen Do Foaming Facial Wash 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
6
4
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2
1.5
1.3
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0.3
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Water
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Glycerin
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TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate
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Butylene Glycol
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Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
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Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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Lactobacillus/Grape Juice Ferment Filtrate
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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
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Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
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Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
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Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
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Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
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Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCl
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Citric Acid
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Polyepsilon-Lysine
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Sodium Citrate
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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.

TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate
Est. %4
Function
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TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate
Butylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
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Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Betula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceA fresh sap obtained from the Asian white birch. It contains various antioxidant compounds and is claimed to promote hair growth.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower ExtractObtained from lavender flowers, this extract contains a fragrant essential oil along with various antioxidant and astringent flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids. It is used in skincare for its refreshing, calming scent, or as a cleansing ingredient.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Est. %1
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from sage leaves with toning and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a mild sage aroma due to the presence of sage essential oil.
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Perilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractA leaf extract from the mint family that contains antioxidant flavonoids and terpenes.
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractA fragrant and anti-inflammatory extract derived from ginger roots. It is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine. In can increase blood circulation, which helps with skin healing and skin metabolism.
Lactobacillus/Grape Juice Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Grape Juice Ferment Filtrate
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractAn extract from rice bran, the brown outer part of the rice kernel. It contains emollient fatty acids and antioxidants such as tocopherols (vitamin E) and γ-oryzanol.
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit ExtractDerived from the golden kiwi fruit, this extract is rich in humectant polysaccharides and antioxidant organic acids, as well as phenolic compounds.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCl
Est. %0.3
Function
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Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCl
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Polyepsilon-Lysine
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polyepsilon-Lysine
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.