go-to Properly Clean
go-to Go-To Properly Clean lists 14 ingredients on its label, 11 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
Contains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Mild cleansing gel with amino and nonionic surfactants. Low irritation profile. Willow bark extract adds soothing benefits. Simple preservation with dehydroacetic acid and benzyl alcohol. Ideal for sensitive skin daily cleaning. Factory view: balance foam and cleansing power; strictly monitor benzyl alcohol levels.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium CocoamphoacetateLauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V
- Dehydroacetic Acid
Other ingredients
Benzyl AlcoholCitric AcidWillow Bark ExtractNatural Fragrance (GingerMandarinLime)
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, 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 |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Willow Bark Extract | 舒缓剂，抗炎剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Natural Fragrance (Ginger | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mandarin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lime) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Willow Bark Extract
- Willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid; anti-inflammatory, sensitizing at high levels, avoid acid stacking
- Natural Fragrance (Ginger
- Not decoded yet
- Mandarin
- Not decoded yet
- Lime)
- Not decoded yet
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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