Soaps that often contain anti-bacterial ingredients, and they are often overly drying and... Read More »
Categories: Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
Plant with antimicrobial properties. Its high tannin content can cause skin irritation (Source:... Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Plant Extracts
Oil from the Polynesian tung tree, which may have antimicrobial properties for skin (Source:... Read More »
Topical disinfectant and typical ingredient in deodorants. It can be a skin irritant. Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Absorbent
See mandelic acid
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Leave-On Exfoliant
Also known as aniseed, it can have potent antioxidant and antibacterial properties (Source:... Read More »
Categories: Antioxidants, Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts, Irritants, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
See chamomile
Categories: Antioxidants, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Anti-Irritants
Any ingredient that destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria; in the case of skin-care products,... Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
See bearberry extract
Categories: Plant Extracts, Antioxidants, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
See neem extract or oil
Plant whose primary component, berberine, is an alkaloid that can have antibacterial properties and... Read More »
Categories: Anti-Irritants, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
Antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in skin-care products. There is no research showing it... Read More »
Balsam resin that has some disinfecting and fragrant properties; it may also be a skin irritant... Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
Considered the most effective over-the-counter choice for a topical antibacterial agent in the... Read More »
See barberry
See salicylic acid
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Anti-Irritants, Antioxidants, Leave-On Exfoliant
Plant extract, similar to cholesterol, that can have antimicrobial properties (Source: Journal of... Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Anti-Irritants, Plant Extracts
Categories: Leave-On Exfoliant, Anti-Irritants, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
Group of compounds used in cosmetics in small quantities primarily as pH adjusters (they have a pH... Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Irritants
May have wound-healing benefits (Source: Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, October... Read More »
Extract derived from the plant commonly known as pot marigold, there is little research showing... Read More »
Categories: Antioxidants, Plant Extracts, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Anti-Irritants
Extract of herb that may be listed on labels as asiatic acid, hydrocotyl, or gotu kola. It has... Read More »
Plant species include Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita, and Matricaria chamomilla.... Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Categories: Antioxidants, Plant Extracts, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
There is conflicting research about its efficacy as an anticancer agent, though it does contain a... Read More »
Categories: Antioxidants, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Plant Extracts
Paula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books on skin care and makeup. She is known worldwide as the Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula's Choice. Paula's expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international TV including:
View Media Highlights
The Paula's Choice Research Team is dedicated to helping you find the absolute best products for your skin using research-based criteria to review beauty products from an honest, balanced perspective.
Our Privacy Policy: We will not sell or share any of the information you provide.
Please sign in and access your saved member information.
You will have the option to create an account after you have submitted your order.
