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Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser
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WHAT IS IT?
Milky lotion cleanser with mushroom extracts
FEATURES
Ultra-gentle, removes makeup and impurities, maintains skin's lipid balance, soothes sensitive skin
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Free of parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, SLS, mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, DEA, polyethylene beads
Who Is It For?
All Ages Especially Those With Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Cleanses While Maintaining Skin Balance Soothes Sensitivity Reduces RednessBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Origins Says
Product Description:
This ultra-gentle, milky lotion cleanser is formulated with Cordyceps and Reishi Mushrooms, Ginger, Turmeric, and Holy Basil, along with skin-soothing Licorice Extract. It quickly removes makeup, dirt, debris, and impurities without disrupting skin's naturally protective lipid balance. Even highly sensitive skin stays calm as you cleanse with this ultra-nourishing face cleanser.
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Ingredients List
Water\Aqua\Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Phenyl Trimethicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil**, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil**, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil**, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil**, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil**, Boswellia Carterii (Olibanum) Oil***, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol,, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract*, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract*, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'Orge, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Extract, Ppg-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Cholesterol, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Sucrose Stearate, Carbomer, Squalane, Isostearic Acid, Tromethamine, Cellulose, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol *Organic Olive Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Sea Buckthorn Extract, Organic Ginger Extract, Organic Turmeric Extract**Organic Essential Oils: Organic Orange Oil, Organic Mandarin Oil, Organic Patchouli Oil, Organic Geranium Oil, Organic Lavender Oil***Essential Oil
Key Ingredients
Reishi Mushroom, Cordyceps, Ginger, Turmeric, Holy Basil, Licorice Extract
Ingredients Details
Butylene Glycol
Common Name(s): 1,3-butanediol,bg,1,3-butylene glycol
CAS Number: 107-88-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant hydration and active ingredient solubilization with excellent skin feel.
Why It's Used: Preferred glycol humectant in premium and k-beauty formulations for superior skin feel vs propylene glycol with equivalent functionality.
How It Works: Two hydroxyl groups at 1,3-positions provide water binding and solvent activity. better tolerated than propylene glycol with minimal sensitization risk. 4-carbon backbone provides slightly greater hydrophobic character enabling dissolution of less polar actives vs pg.
Typically Found In: Toners,essences,serums,k-beauty formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ glycol humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
K-beauty's preference for butylene glycol over propylene glycol is driven by two factors: bg's superior skin feel (less tacky than pg's higher viscosity) and its lower sensitization potential (1,3-bg has better spatial distribution of hydroxyl groups that reduces protein interaction vs pg's 1,2-position oh groups).
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Common Name(s): Mct oil,fractionated coconut oil,c8/c10 triglyceride
CAS Number: 73398-61-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Lightweight, stable emollient that solubilizes oil-soluble actives for excellent delivery without greasy feel.
Why It's Used: Universal lightweight emollient base and solubilizer for oil-soluble actives in serums and low-viscosity formulations where mineral oil or petrolatum would be too heavy.
How It Works: Medium-chain length provides ideal balance of spreading coefficient, penetration rate, and barrier-sealing properties. excellent solubilizer for vitamin e, retinoids, and other lipophilic actives.
Typically Found In: Serums,facial oils,sunscreens,anti-aging products,hair products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ medium-chain triglyceride emollient
Secondary Functions: Active solubilizer,spreading agent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from coconut/palm kernel oil
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fractionated by hydrolysis and re-esterification of coconut oil. only c8 and c10 fatty acids retained.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ very low; medium-chain length generally non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Mct oil's medium-chain length (c8/c10) provides superior oxidative stability vs longer polyunsaturated chains and better skin aesthetics (lighter, less greasy) vs longer chain emollients (c16/c18). excellent solubilizer for retinoic acid, tocopheryl esters, and other lipophilic actives.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Common Name(s): Citrus aurantium dulcis oil
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Nourishes and softens skin through its balanced fatty acid profile, while antioxidant compounds protect against oxidative skin damage.
Why It's Used: Plant oils provide physiologically compatible lipid structures that integrate into the skin barrier and deliver fat-soluble antioxidants directly to skin cells.
How It Works: Fatty acids integrate into stratum corneum lipid lamellae, reinforcing the lipid barrier. antioxidants (tocopherols, carotenoids, polyphenols) neutralize ros through electron donation or singlet oxygen quenching.
Typically Found In: Face oils,serums,moisturizers,hair treatments,body oils
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Plant oils
Secondary Functions: Emollient,antioxidant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted plant oil; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 2
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Vitamin e,ceramides,other plant oils,squalane
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizers (accelerate rancidity)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Vegetable oils are triglyceride matrices where the fatty acid composition determines skin compatibility, barrier function, and comedogenicity. oleic acid-rich oils (>60%) soften barrier lipids and enhance penetration; linoleic acid-rich oils reinforce ceramide-poor stratum corneum; saturated fatty acid-rich oils provide occlusion without skin penetration.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; aocs plant oil composition databases; fatty acid pharmacology reviews
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Common Name(s): Citrus nobilis peel oil,citrus nobilis peel oil,essential oil,concentrated volatile plant extract
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides aromatic fragrance from volatile terpenoid constituents alongside bioactive skin activity โ the same mono and sesquiterpene compounds providing both olfactory benefit and pharmacological activity at cosmetic use concentrations.
Why It's Used: Essential oils provide authentic aromatherapy narrative with genuine bioactive chemistry โ concentrated terpenoid profiles delivering documented biological activity alongside fragrance function.
How It Works: Steam distillation concentrates volatile secondary metabolites. antimicrobial activity from terpenoid membrane disruption (phenols: thymol, carvacrol; monoterpene alcohols: terpinen-4-ol, linalool). anti-inflammatory from sesquiterpene nf-kb inhibition. antioxidant from phenylpropanoid radical donation. eu allergen monitoring required for individual components.
Typically Found In: Aromatherapy,natural fragrance,bioactive care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ifra sets category-specific maximum use levels for each essential oil based on qra of sensitising terpenoid components. auto-oxidation of terpene constituents increases sensitisation risk in aged/improperly stored oils โ antioxidant stabilisation and freshness dating recommended.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards,citrus nobilis peel oil essential oil review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22