dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
dermalogica Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser lists 28 ingredients on its label, 25 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Lactic Acid
- PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
- Glycol Distearate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexylene Glycol
- Titanium Dioxide
- Citronellol
- Eugenol
- Geraniol
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Rose Damascena Flower Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol Distearate
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Other ingredients
Polyacrylate-1 CrosspolymerSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolTitanium DioxideCitronellolEugenolGeraniolLimoneneLinaloolCitrus Medica Limonum Peel ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRose Damascena Flower OilEugenia Caryophyllus Flower OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilPelargonium Graveolens Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rose Damascena Flower Oil | 香料, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/364 | 1 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
- Non-ionic surfactant enhancing cleansing and emulsification; coconut-derived, gentle
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
- Citrus medica peel extract containing oils and polyphenols; oils pose photosensitivity risk
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Rose Damascena Flower Oil
- Damask rose essential oil; natural scent and emolliency; low use, caution in sensitive skin.
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
- Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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