Lets keep it clean people!

I had heard a lot of talk about Yes to Carrots, like its got all natural ingredients, they don't test on animals, its not overly expensive and so on. So I was feeling positive and thought Yes to Trying new things and bought the Yes to Carrots Daily Cream Cleanser, What a mouthful lol!

When I got it home I realized that it was not exactly what I was looking for, I am the type who likes to use a cleanser with a cotton wool pad, but this is a cleanser that is supposed to be used on a wet face and rinsed off.... But I took it up as an either or type thing. I wonder if thats a bad thing....  I just think those rinsing off products are such a pain in the neck, not literally, but thats why I don't use Facial scrubs and Face masks that often too much effort lol. 

Anyway for 6.09 euro could it really be all natural and good? I did some research I hope its not boring...  

Full Ingredients 

WATER (AQUA), 

SODIUM COCO SULFATE,

Sodium Coco Sulfate is a naturally derived alternative to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in flake form. Sodium Coco Sulfate is derived from pure coconut oil. It is an additive that allows cleansing products to foam.

GLYCERYL STEARATE, 

As seen in this post on Cyclax Oil of Evening Primrose Night Cream It is derived from Palm Kernels...

STEARIC ACID, 

Stearic acid is one of many fatty acids that occur naturally in various plants and animal derivatives. It's found in such products as animal tallow, cocoa butter and vegetable fats, Stearic acid primarily fulfills the role of a thickener or hardener in Cosmetic products. Stearic acid also acts as an emulsifying agent, meaning it binds together materials -- such as oil and water -- that would usually separate.

ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE*

CETYL ALCOHOL,

Cetyl alcohol is used in almost every skin and hair care product. It's a fatty alcohol used to help control the consistency of products. It's derived from plants and animals and is a non-ionic surfactant. It's often used in skin care products to moisturize dry, rough, scaly skin. Your skin becomes dry when water loss occurs; cetyl alcohol helps pull moisture back into your skin. Cetyl alcohol also helps protect your skin by shielding it from irritation, such as wetness. This is the very reason why diaper rash medications use cetyl alcohol in their formulations, according to the website Health Square.

CELLULOSE GUM,
This cosmetic-grade emulsifier is non-toxic and non-allergenic. Cellulose Gum (also known as methylcellulose) is a natural thickener.


GLYCERIN,
Glycerin is a neutral, sweet-tasting, colorless, thick liquid which freezes to a gummy paste and which has a high boiling point.

 DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT*, 

PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT*

TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), 

Vitamin E has been proven to assist the skin in various ways and has a very beneficial effect to help prevent premature aging.

• It protects the skin from environmental pollution
• It has a protecting action against UV radiation – although it cannot be classed as a sunscreen
• It is an excellent moisturizer It contains powerful anti-inflammatory action – and this prevents premature aging, as inflammatory conditions in the skin is a leading cause of skin aging
• It has excellent wound healing properties

CAMELLIA SINESIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT

SPIRULINA MAXIMA EXTRACT* HONEY EXTRACT*,

 BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER),

Shea Butter is Derived from the seeds of the African Shea Tree. It helps retain moisture and lessen the loss of water by forming a barrier on the skin's surface. Secondly, it also works to reduce the appearance of rough patches and dry flakes on the skin. 

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL

Jojoba oil is a yellow liquid wax pressed from the bean of the desert Jojoba plant. It contains a waxy substance, similar to skin sebum, which gives a silky smooth feel. Jojoba has excellent moisturising and protective effects

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT*,

The fruit extract and oil comes from the flesh of the sweet orange and is most commonly used in skin care for its remarkable exfoliating properties, smoothing fine lines, stimulating new cell growth, and replenishing moisturization and thickness of the epidermis. Packed with alpha hydroxy acids, orange fruit extract has demonstrated significant effects on keratinization, as well as stimulating collagen and elastin syntheses, and minimizing damage to sun damaged skin.

HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, 

Sunflower oil is expressed from sunflower seeds. It has a very high level of linoleic acid, which demonstrates superior skin compatibility and increases the moisture content of the skin (skin hydration is proportional to the level of linoleic acid in the skin).

COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, 

Coconut oil is extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconut harvested from the coconut palm.  The oil contains antioxidant properties and helps in the healing of skin infections and bruising. Coconut oil’s emollient properties make it a popular choice for cosmetic products, used to moisturize and soften skin and hair. Coconut oil is said to be effective in treating dandruff, dry and itchy scalp, dull hair, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and is used in many anti-aging skincare products. Coconut oil adds a protective layer, helping skin to retain moisture. It is also suitable for sensitive and irritated skin. Coconut oil is also an effective lathering agent, often used by cosmetic and soap makers.

PHENOXYETHANOL,

Phenoxyethanol is used as an anti-bacterial in cosmetics as well as a stabilizer in perfume.

POTASSIUM SORBATE, 

Potassium sorbate is a white crystalline powder that has antimicrobial properties. It prevents prevent the growth of molds and fungi

XANTHAN GUM, 

Naturally produced by carbohydrate fermentation of sugars. Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener. Xanthan gum is frequently added to semiliquid cosmetics and lotions. Adding xanthan gum to cosmetic agents allows for a smoother, more even application. Xantham gum can also be found in medications and pills, and has been used alone as a synthetic saliva for people who suffer from dry mouth. 

PROPANEDIOL, 

This ingredient is the perfect glycol alternative for formulations where non-petroleum based ingredients are desired. Benefits include its high purity, lack of skin irritation or sensitization, improved humectancy, excellent aesthetics and environmentally sustainable nature. It is currently being used in many major hair and skin care brands around the world.


Conclusion 
The only ingredient used in this product that should be of any concern is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, as it is linked to another ingredient that is known to be harmful to people. But ultimately for the most part I like this product, its lasting a long time, the packaging is nice and it does smell lovely not at all carroty, more floral I think.:) I have also bought the Yes to Carrots Day Cream :) I will talk about that another time.