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Forest Essentials · Cleansers

Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem

$12.85·130 ml·Rinse-off
91
Low concern

Why this score

Concern51 / 55
  • No ingredients carry meaningful, evidence-backed concern.

How much genuine, cited concern the ingredients carry, weighted by how much of each is likely present and whether the product stays on or rinses off.

Transparency20 / 20
  • No hidden fragrance blend.

Whether the full ingredient list, and any fragrance, are actually disclosed.

Formulation restraint20 / 25
  • 3 known irritant or fragrance-allergen ingredients: Sodium Anisate, Phytic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.

Needless irritant or allergen load for the product type. A clean, purposeful formula scores well without any "free-from" theater.

Scored by PlainBody Editorial against the PlainScore method · Label checked July 2026

What’s inside

WaterGenerally safe

The base most products are built on. It carries the other ingredients and has no safety concern.

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GlycerinGenerally safe

A humectant that draws water into the skin. One of the best-studied, best-tolerated ingredients in personal care.

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Tocopheryl AcetateCommonly feared, low concern

A more stable, esterified form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient. It is a different substance from the vitamin E acetate implicated in vaping-related lung injury, which involved inhaling the oil, not applying it topically to skin.

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Decyl GlucosideGenerally safe

Another sugar-and-fatty-alcohol derived non-ionic surfactant, structurally close to coco-glucoside but made from a shorter (decyl, C10) fatty chain. It is a gentle cleanser generally well tolerated, though a small number of contact-allergy case reports exist, mostly in people with pre-existing skin conditions.

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Coco-GlucosideGenerally safe

A mild non-ionic cleansing agent made from coconut fatty alcohols and plant sugars (glucose). It is widely used in sulfate-free shampoos and gentle cleansers and is one of the least irritating surfactants in common use.

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Sodium LevulinateGenerally safe

A preservative booster and antioxidant derived from natural sugars. Often used alongside other preservatives to enhance efficacy and extend shelf life.

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Sodium AnisateWatch if sensitive

A preservative and fragrance component with a subtle anise scent, derived from para-anisic acid. It is well tolerated in most products, though some individuals may experience sensitivities, particularly in leave-on formulations or at higher concentrations.

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Phytic AcidWatch if sensitive

A plant-derived antioxidant and mild chelating agent found in seeds and grains, used for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. At typical cosmetic concentrations it is well-tolerated, though sensitive individuals may experience mild irritation.

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Calendula Flower ExtractWatch if sensitive

A traditional flower extract with documented antioxidant activity, long used in skincare preparations. Cosmetic safety assessments support its use in formulations, though as with many plant extracts it may trigger sensitivities in some individuals.

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Rosa Damascena Flower OilWatch if sensitive

An essential oil from damask rose flowers prized for its complex, floral scent. It is a known fragrance allergen because it contains many volatile components that oxidize readily in air; dermatitis patients can react to both the fresh oil and its degradation products.

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Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. Concern ratings are evidence-graded and cited on each ingredient page. See how we score.