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Akar Skin Clarify Cleansing Gel

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This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns. Click on an ingredient for more information.

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CITRIC ACID

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, chelating, masking, chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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COCO-GLUCOSIDE

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, foaming, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) POWDER

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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GLYCERIN

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED PEROXIDASE

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HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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HYDROLYZED QUINOA

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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LECITHIN

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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LEUCONOSTOC/ RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

FUNCTION(S)	antidandruff, antimicrobial
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (Didecyldimethylammonium chloride) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, perfuming, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Enhanced skin absorption • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PULLULAN

FUNCTION(S)	binding, film forming, binder, film former
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RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, masking, moisturising, skin conditioning, smoothing, solvent, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) • Biochemical or cellular level changes (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	astringent, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SCLEROTIUM GUM

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, viscosity increasing agent -aqueous
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SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SODIUM PHYTATE

FUNCTION(S)	chelating, oral care, chelating agent, oral care agent
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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STYRAX TONKINENSIS RESIN EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming, fragrance ingredient, not reported
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, reducing, skin conditioning, reducing agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	astringent, not reported
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WATER

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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XANTHAN GUM

FUNCTION(S)	binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, gel forming, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling, binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant -emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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YUCCA GLAUCA (SOAPWEED) EXTRACT

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Ingredients from packaging:

*Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Aqua, Coco Glucoside, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Yucca Glauca Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, *Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Powder, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, *Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, *Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, *Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, *Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, *Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Superoxide Dismutase, Soybean Peroxidase

Warnings from packaging:

Patch testing recommended. Contact physician if irritation occur. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children

EWG Verified

This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark - its formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists, and the company behind the product has shown its ingredients meet all of EWG’s strict criteria. When it was verified, the ingredients in this formulation did not pose significant human health concerns.

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Product's animal testing policies

Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.

Unknown

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

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Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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EWG VERIFIED

An EWG Verified^® mark on a product indicates that the company’s ingredient disclosures show the product has met our full criteria to ensure it adheres to our standards for health.