A-Clean Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser
Updated 10 Dec 2025

A-Clean Purifying Foaming Cleanser

CNP Laboratory
21Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
38% Natural62% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Tea-Cocoyl GlutamateMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
MethylparabenMax 0,4% (as acid) for single ester | 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Max concentration:0,4% (as acid) for single ester | 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Cleanser. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 47005Restricted to hair products
    Non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 42090Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic 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-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Foam CleanserDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

38% natural62% synthetic
8 natural 13 synthetic

Based on 21 ingredients analyzed. 38% natural and 62% synthetic.

Surfactants4 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

cleansing3:Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
surfactant - cleansing3:Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
skin conditioning3:Coco-Betaine, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.