That cleanses: see the verb; spec. of cosmetics.

Having the power to cleanse (esp. an ulcer, wound, etc.).

= mundificative, adj. rare.

Medicine and Surgery. Having power to cleanse or purge the body, or to remove corrupt matter from a sore; detergent.

Cleansing, purging.

Producing depletion, depletive.

Medicine. Causing or promoting excretion. Now chiefly historical.

Of a medicine: promoting digestion; cleansing, purging.

Characterized by depletion.