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- La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Soap Free Cleanser
Overview
La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Soap Free 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
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Polysorbate 60 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Ceramide NP | Synthetic | Barrier repair |
| Niacinamide | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic |
| Sodium Chloride | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper |
| Coco-Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Disodium EDTA | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative |
Ingredients explained
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.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Binding, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
An occlusive moisturizer and emollient with a good lubricity that leaves behind a glossy sheen after application. It can also control viscosity by thickening skincare products and act as a binding agent to hold pressed powdered products together.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Function
Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
An emulsion stabilizer and thickener with gelling properties. The products containing this ingredient frequently feature lightweight and refreshing aesthetics upon application to the skin.