10% Acne Foaming Wash
Cleanser
Updated 4w ago

10% Acne Foaming Wash

PanOxyl
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
63% Natural32% 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.

Benzoyl PeroxideMax 0.7%
Max concentration:0.7%
Product types:Artificial nail systems
Conditions:Professional use
Label warnings: For professional use only Avoid skin contactRead directions for use carefully
ImidureaMax 0.6%
Max concentration:0.6%
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.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.0 — Suboptimal
5.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.0
Active ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic Acid
Benzoyl Peroxide at pH 5: optimal range (4–7)
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
Benzoyl PeroxidepH 4–7
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-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Foam CleanserDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

63% natural32% synthetic
12 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural, 5% unknown and 32% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeHarsh (SLS/ALS)
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning4:Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Purified Water, Sodium PCA, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
viscosity controlling3:Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-14M, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
mixture2:Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.