Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel

Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel

20ingredients
CleanserA-derma

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeOil-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This cleanser from A-derma lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Scar healingHydratingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

20

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium chloride, avena sativa leaf/stem extract, caprylyl glycol, ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, citric acid, coco-glucoside, parfum, glutamic acid, glyceryl oleate, glycyrrhetinic acid, ci 61570, hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, tocopherol

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11parfum18propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel against your own profile.