Dermalogica active clay cleanser
Dermalogica dermalogica active clay cleanser lists 38 ingredients on its label, 38 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 Cocoyl Isethionate
- Glycerin
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Kaolin
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Propanediol
- Coconut Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- Charcoal Powder
- Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
- Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
- Bioflavonoids
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Palmitic Acid
- Sodium Isethionate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Myristic Acid
- Quartz
- Stearic Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Citric Acid
- O-Cymen-5-Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polysorbate 60
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Disodium EDTA
- Citral
- Limonene
- Ci 77891
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Kaolin and charcoal cleanser using mild isethionate surfactants. Carbomer adjusts viscosity; tea tree and plant extracts added. Factory view: balancing clay load with skin feel is key to avoid dryness, suitable for oily skin.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- ABRASIVE
- Kaolin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
Other ingredients
Coconut AcidButylene GlycolCharcoal PowderSodium Astrocaryum MurumuruateBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractBioflavonoidsCitrus Grandis Peel OilPalmitic AcidSodium IsethionateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCocamidopropyl BetaineTocopheryl AcetateMyristic AcidQuartzStearic AcidEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidO-Cymen-5-OilCetearyl AlcoholPolysorbate 60Pentylene GlycolPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Caprylyl GlycolTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTACitralLimoneneCi 77891
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bioflavonoids | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Isethionate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Quartz | ABRASIVE | 2 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| O-Cymen-5-Oil | 香料, 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.
- Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
- Emulsifier and emollient from murumuru seed oil; light texture, silicone alternative. Low irritancy.
- Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
- Cavolo nero extract with polyphenols, astringent conditioner; botanical, potential pigment staining
- Bioflavonoids
- Plant antioxidant blend for soothing and skin protection
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Sodium Isethionate
- Mild surfactant with low foam but good cleaning; ideal for sensitive-skin cleansers.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Quartz
- Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- O-Cymen-5-Oil
- O-cymen-5-ol derivative oil used as fragrance or conditioning aid. Natural oil component; assess sensitization and photostability.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- 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
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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