PanOxyl
Acne Gel WashA face cleanser built around Colloidal oatmeal and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Colloidal oatmeal4
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Peptide, Avena Sativa Seed Water

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tripropylene Glycol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Peptide, Avena Sativa Seed Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Squalane, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Peptide, Avena Sativa Seed Water, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Zea Mays Germ Oil
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Zea Mays Germ Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate (in both products)
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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The Inkey List
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Minimalist
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