Kose Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Body Wash

Kose Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Body Wash

Review

Results you may expect from using Kose Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Body Wash:

Kose Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Body 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
80
Water
6
Dipropylene Glycol
4
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid
3
Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
2
Methyl Gluceth-10
1.5
Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine
1.3
Glycyrrhizic Acid
1
Poria Cocos Polysaccharide
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Polyquaternium-51
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
0.3
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
0.3
Bifida Polysaccharide
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Benzyl Benzoate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid
Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
Methyl Gluceth-10
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Methyl Gluceth-10A synthetic, humectant moisturizing ingredient derived from glucose.
Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine
Glycyrrhizic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhizic Acid
Poria Cocos Polysaccharide
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Poria Cocos Polysaccharide
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Polyquaternium-51
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polyquaternium-51A biocompatible phospholipid copolymer that is designed to mimic the lipid-based cell membrane found in human skin. Its main function is as a humectant moisturizer.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Butylene GlycolA 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %0.3
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.
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoamphoacetateA naturally-derived plant-based gentle cleanser that also creates high levels of foam.
Bifida Polysaccharide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Bifida Polysaccharide
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Benzyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
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Benzyl BenzoateA fragrance ingredient with a fruity and woody scent. It is considered an allergen according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), which means that care must be taken when determining usage levels in skincare products.