physicians-formula Physicians Formula Purifying Cleansing Stick
physicians-formula Physicians Formula Purifying Cleansing Stick lists 23 ingredients on its label, 17 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.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water*
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- Glycerin*
- Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba*
- Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
- Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
- Water/Eau
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
- Betaine
- Citrus Limon Peel Powder
- Xanthan Gum
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil+*
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Glycerin
- Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*
Highlights
Contains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Solid cleansing bar built on shea butter and beeswax for a gentle base. Citrus fruit water and amino acid surfactants (sodium cocoyl glutamate) provide mild lathering. Fermented filtrates and lemon peel powder offer conditioning and exfoliation. Ideal for gentle solid cleansing. Formulation observation: Water activity control is critical to prevent mold, ensuring even distribution of micro-grains.
Key ingredients
- 乳化剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- 保湿剂
- Glycerin*
- 成膜剂
- Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
- 溶剂
- Water/Eau
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
Other ingredients
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water*Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba*Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/CaprateCitrus Limon Peel PowderXanthan GumDisodium Cocoyl GlutamateFragrance/ParfumSodium Cocoyl GlutamateAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil+*Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*GlycerinCereus Grandiflorus Flower ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* | 乳化剂, 皮肤调理剂, 脂类 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Glycerin* | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille | 成膜剂,皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Peel Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil+* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Oil* | 皮肤调理剂（滋润），抗氧化剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂,润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract* | 皮肤调理剂,保湿剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water*
- Not decoded yet
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- Shea butter providing occlusive moisture; standard comedogenic rating is 2, watch for clogging risk in combination formulas.
- Glycerin*
- Glycerin; workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives for winter formulas.
- Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- Natural animal-derived wax for film and emollience; potential allergen, label as animal-derived
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba*
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
- Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations
- Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
- Not decoded yet
- Water/Eau
- Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
- Lactic ferment filtrate for sebum control/antimicrobial, 1–3%; contains lactic acid/polysaccharides, needs preservatives.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Citrus Limon Peel Powder
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant; low irritation; instability in hard water.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil+*
- Not decoded yet
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*
- Plant oil; rich in antioxidants and fatty acids; 0.5-2%; high levels may be too heavy for oily skin.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Jojoba oil, a liquid wax mimicking sebum; low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Lightweight seed oil rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid; suitable for sensitive skin, acts as emollient.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*
- Aloe leaf extract; humectant + soothing, check stability with strong actives.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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