Cetaphil
Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Cetaphil
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WHAT IS IT?
Exfoliating cleanser with multiple ingredients
FEATURES
Gentle exfoliation, improves skin radiance, reduces appearance of dark spots, dermatologist tested
BEST FOR
Sensitive skin, dull or uneven skin
CHECKS
Fragrance-free, Paraben-free, Oil-free
Who Is It For?
Not Specified Likely Suitable For Adults Of All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dullness Uneven Skin Tone Dark Spots HyperpigmentationBudget
AffordableHow To Use
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Product Description:
This cleanser is formulated specifically formulated with sensitive skin-friendly PHA to gently exfoliate while cleansing to improve skin radiance and reduce the appearance of dark spots, revealing smoother, more radiant skin.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Coconut Fatty Acids, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Pipierta (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, BHA.
Key Ingredients
PHA (Polyhydroxy acid), Niacinamide, Antioxidants
Ingredients Details
Water
Common Name(s): Water,purified water,deionised water,inci water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the universal solvent and vehicle for water-soluble actives and the continuous phase of all o/w emulsions.
Why It's Used: The most essential cosmetic ingredient โ aqua (water) is listed first on virtually all water-containing cosmetic inci labels as the highest-concentration ingredient, serving as the foundation of the global cosmetics industry.
How It Works: Acts as solvent for all water-soluble ingredients (glycols, amino acids, water-soluble actives). forms the continuous external phase of o/w emulsions (lotions, creams, serums). provides aqueous environment for enzymatic and chemical reactions between actives. ph adjustment medium.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic products โ the most universal cosmetic ingredient globally
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ water
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Varies widely โ up to 95% in some toners and serums
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ water (deionised/purified)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cosmetic-grade water is purified (deionised, distilled, or ro filtered) to prevent mineral content interference with formulation stability. european pharmacopoeial water (aqua purificata ph. eur.) is the quality standard for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic formulations.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ non-irritant
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Water's position as the first inci ingredient on most cosmetic labels reflects the regulatory requirement to list ingredients in descending concentration order โ meaning water is the most abundant ingredient in the majority of cosmetic products. the fundamental role of water as the universal cosmetic solvent and vehicle makes it simultaneously the most important cosmetic ingredient and the one that requires the most sophisticated formulation chemistry to control โ every emulsifier, thickener, preservative, and ph adjuster exists primarily to manage water's interaction with other ingredients in formulation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 inci requirements,ph. eur. aqua purificata monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12