Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

An amphoteric surfactant used for mild cleansing and foam support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sultaines, including lauryl hydroxysultaine, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating and when impurities are controlled. Rare contact allergy remains possible.

This glucose-derived nonionic surfactant or emulsifier is used in cleansers and emulsions. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that alkyl glucosides are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating; sensitive skin can still react to surfactants.

An amino-acid-derived surfactant or conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that amino acid alkyl amides are safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing and formulation should control nitrosamine formation where relevant.

A botanical extract, plant water or plant juice used for conditioning, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact cosmetic material were not identified, but no reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure. Oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

A plant-derived protein or peptide mixture used mainly for hair and skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed plant-derived proteins and peptides are safe in current practices. Protein allergy remains possible in susceptible people.

Cationic hyaluronate derivative used as a humectant and conditioning ingredient. Reviewed topical hyaluronate safety sources support cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified.

Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid salt) is used for hydration and cushioning, with very low systemic absorption from topical use and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

Humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in the hyaluronate family. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Modified hyaluronate humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support topical hyaluronate ingredients, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal cosmetic use.

High-water-binding humectant used to support hydration at the skin surface. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in the hyaluronate family. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Crosslinked hyaluronate humectant used to support hydration at the skin surface. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

Potassium hyaluronate is a salt of hyaluronic acid used as a surface humectant and skin conditioner. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that reviewed hyaluronates are safe in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is used for soothing and barrier support and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

A zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid used for skin conditioning, oil-control and antimicrobial support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed zinc salts are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. Zinc is an essential nutrient, but this entry assesses the low topical exposure from a finished cosmetic rather than supplements or medicinal doses. No pregnancy-specific topical concern was identified.

Mild nonionic surfactant used in cleansers and emulsions. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references support normal topical rinse-off and leave-on use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified; sensitive skin may still react to surfactants.

A naturally sourced clay used as an absorbent, bulking agent or texture aid. CIR concluded that Hectorite, Illite and Montmorillonite are safe in current cosmetic practices, except that available data are insufficient for products that may be incidentally inhaled. No pregnancy-specific systemic concern was identified for topical use; cosmetic-grade sourcing should control crystalline silica, heavy metals and microbial contamination.

Humectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.

Humectant and preservative booster used to support product stability. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.

A modified starch used mainly to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that starch phosphates, including hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, are safe in current cosmetic use. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a solvent and preservative booster; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations, though very sensitive skin may occasionally react.

Betaine is a humectant/osmolyte used to support hydration and reduce irritation potential in formulas; it is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks in topical cosmetic use.

A numbered cationic polymer used for hair conditioning, antistatic effects, film formation or formula texture. The Polyquaternium number identifies a distinct polymer, so evidence from one number is not treated as proof for every other number. For this ingredient, no pregnancy, reproductive or breastfeeding hazard signal was identified in the cosmetic-use and substance information reviewed. Its polymeric size makes meaningful absorption through intact skin unlikely; local irritation and control of residual monomers remain formulation-quality considerations.

Polymer thickener and stabiliser used in creams and sunscreens. Low systemic exposure expected.

pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.

Chelating agent used to improve formula stability. Used at low levels and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a cleansing surfactant. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that isethionate salts are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating, and reviewed reproductive and developmental data did not identify a pregnancy-specific signal.