Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream

Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream

Review

Results you may expect from using Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream:

Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream 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
65
Water
9
Stearic Acid
6
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
4
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
3
Glycerin
2.5
Propylene Glycol
2
Gelatin
1
Fragrance
1
Phenoxyethanol
1
Ammonium Hydroxide
0.3
Methylparaben
0.3
Camphor
0.3
Menthol
0.3
DMDM Hydantoin
0.3
Propylparaben
0.3
Calcium Hydroxide
0.3
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Sodium Bicarbonate
0.3
Calcium Chloride
0.3
Magnesium Sulfate
0.3
Potassium Chloride
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Stearic Acid
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive fatty oil pressed from flax seeds. It is the richest source of linolenic fatty acid (it contains up to 50% of it) among vegetable oils.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA 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.
Gelatin
Est. %2
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Gelatin
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
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.
Ammonium Hydroxide
Est. %1
Function
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Ammonium HydroxideA weakly basic ingredient that can adjust pH to a higher level.
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Camphor
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CamphorA multifunctional fragrance ingredient that makes a great plasticizer.
Menthol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MentholA volatile compound isolated from peppermint oil. It causes a cooling sensation on the skin that can be very soothing. Menthol can also act as a topical painkiller. In more sensitive individuals, however, it may cause skin irritation or an allergy.
DMDM Hydantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DMDM HydantoinA synthetic antimicrobial agent that provides broad spectrum protection.
Propylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Calcium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calcium Hydroxide
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilAn essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus, a tall, evergreen, Australian tree with waxy leaves. It mostly consists of cineole – which has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BicarbonateA sodium salt that increases pH and removes dead skin cells.
Calcium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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Calcium ChlorideA salt that can stabilize emulsions through thickening. It also serves as an astringent.
Magnesium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Magnesium SulfateA naturally occurring mineral that is commonly used in skincare products as a bulking agent. It helps to control the viscosity of products by making them thicker.
Potassium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium ChlorideA salt of hydrochloric acid that stabilizes emulsions through thickening.