Salicylic Acid Cleanser

• WaterSolvent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• Cocamidopropyl BetaineSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting
• PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifying, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRS
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateFungal Acne TriggerViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRS
• PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• BetaineSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Zinc PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• Coco-GlucosideSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• Glyceryl OleateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
• Coconut AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Dehydroacetic AcidPreservative
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.