Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Milky Cleanser
Gentle Milky Cleanser
Hero Cosmetics
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WHAT IS IT?
Gentle milky cleanser for sensitive skin
FEATURES
Gentle, pore-clarifying, suitable for sensitive skin
BEST FOR
Oily, Combination, Sensitive, Dry, Normal
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, paraben, sulfate, silicon
Who Is It For?
All Ages With Sensitive Blemish-prone SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing For Sensitive SkinBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Hero Cosmetics Says
Product Description:
A really gentle pore-clarifying cleanser for sensitive, blemish-prone skin. Welcome to a world of calm.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Sorbitol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-73, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Chloride, Vinegar, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Methylpropanediol, Polyquaternium-80, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Acetate, Cellulose, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate
Key Ingredients
PHA, Colloidal Oatmeal, Jojoba, Ceramides
Ingredients Details
Pha
Common Name(s): Polyhydroxy acid (pha),gentle large-molecule exfoliant,sensitive skin aha
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides gentle keratolytic exfoliation, skin brightening, and humectant moisture retention simultaneously โ with a skin-irritation profile significantly lower than glycolic or lactic acid from slower penetration kinetics.
Why It's Used: The gold standard for sensitive skin chemical exfoliation โ phas provide aha-class exfoliation efficacy in fitzpatrick ivโvi and rosacea skin types where glycolic acid is too aggressive.
How It Works: Multiple hydroxyl groups on the pha molecule slow sc penetration (fick's law: d โ mw^-0.7) providing gentler keratolytic action. the hydroxyl groups also bind water providing simultaneous humectancy and chelate caยฒโบ to disrupt desmosomal adhesion for exfoliation.
Typically Found In: Sensitive skin,exfoliating toners,post-procedure
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ alpha hydroxy acid (aha)
Secondary Functions: Brightening,collagen stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. ph must be โค4.0 for aha activity.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing โ mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe at otc concentrations. eu: โค10% leave-on at ph โฅ3.5. mandatory spf advisory.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phas have a water of hydration shell from multiple oh groups that further slows sc penetration versus equivalent-mw ahas โ the combined larger mw and greater hydration shell providing the gentlest keratolytic delivery kinetics of all acid exfoliants.
Last Verified: Cosing database,polyhydroxy acid pha gentle exfoliant review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12