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- Soap & Glory What A Peeling! Purifying De-Clog Mask
Overview
Soap & Glory What A Peeling! Purifying De-Clog Mask 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.
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Alcohol Denat. | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Kaolin | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Colorant,Formula Helper |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation |
| Bentonite | Naturally occurring | Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract | Botanical | Exfoliant,Soothing,Astringent |
| Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
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.
A synthetic polymer that thickens water to form a gel and prevents other ingredients from separating.
Function
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
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.
Function
Abrasive, Colorant, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier
Origin
Naturally occurring
A type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.