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Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

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8 of 30 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
Fragrance
Essential oil
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Fungal acne trigger
Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Saccharomyces Ferment
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Potential irritant
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Strong active
Salicylic Acid

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  3. 3Myristic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  4. 4Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  5. 5Potassium Hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  6. 6Lauric AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  7. 7Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  8. 8Glycol Distearate
  9. 9Polysorbate 80Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  10. 10Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water

    Natural source of salicylates. Mildly clarifying and calming.

  11. 11Saccharomyces FermentFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  12. 12Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  13. 13Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  14. 14Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  15. 15Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  16. 16Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  17. 17Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  18. 18Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  19. 19Cocamidopropyl Betaine

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  20. 20Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  21. 21Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  22. 22Citric Acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  23. 23Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilEssential oilPotential irritant

    Antibacterial essential oil that can help spots but irritate sensitive skin.

  24. 24Sodium Chloride

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  25. 25Disodium Edta

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  26. 261,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  27. 27Ethyl Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  28. 28Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  29. 29Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  30. 30FragranceFragrance

    A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.