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Beauty of Joseon

Cleansing Balm

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4 of 23 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
Fragrance
Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 60, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ingredients

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  1. 1Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
  2. 2PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  3. 3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  4. 4Beeswax
  5. 5PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  6. 6Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  7. 7FragranceFragrance

    A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.

  8. 8Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  9. 9Polysorbate 60Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  10. 10Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water(9.95 Ppm)

    Traditional brightening ingredient that softens and evens tone.

  11. 11Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  12. 12Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Water

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  14. 14Borago Officinalis Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  15. 15Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  16. 16Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  17. 17Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  18. 18Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  19. 19Lactobacillus FermentFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  20. 20Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  21. 211,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  22. 22Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  23. 23Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.