noxzema Face Cleanser
noxzema Noxzema Face Cleanser lists 17 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based with stearic acid emulsifying oils, enriched with eucalyptus and menthol. Gel and menthol provide cooling; alkali neutralizes. For men preferring strong cooling. Factory view: Potent irritants like eucalyptus and menthol require precise micro-dosing to balance pH and sensation, minimizing high-sensitivity risks.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycine Soja Oil
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- FILM FORMING
- Gelatin
Other ingredients
CamphorAmmonium HydroxidePhenolCalcium HydroxideMentholSodium BicarbonateCalcium ChlorideMagnesium SulfatePotassium Chloride
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Gelatin | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Camphor | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/4 | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Phenol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Calcium Hydroxide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Chloride | ASTRINGENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Sulfate | BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Gelatin
- Animal-derived film former for capsules/masks; pH-sensitive, prone to microbial degradation.
- Camphor
- Denaturant and fragrance with irritant and allergenic potential; strict concentration limits required for sensitive skin.
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.
- Phenol
- Not decoded yet
- Calcium Hydroxide
- Not decoded yet
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage
- Calcium Chloride
- Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.
- Potassium Chloride
- Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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