Cleansing Bar
Cleanser

Cleansing Bar

Carbon Theory
12Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
58% Natural42% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

58% natural42% synthetic
7 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 12 ingredients analyzed. 58% natural and 42% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

viscosity controlling3:Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
cleansing2:Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate
surfactant - cleansing2:Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.