Cleansing Spa Water
Cleanser
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Cleansing Spa Water

Koh Gen Do
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
63% Natural38% 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.

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
Phenoxyethanol.Max 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.0 — Suboptimal
5.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.0
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5, 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

63% natural37% synthetic
10 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural and 37% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Arginine, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
fragrance3:Dipropylene Glycol, Arginine, Methylparaben
antioxidant3:Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel or lotion that foams gently
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Natural finish — neither matte nor dewy

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.