Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

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Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Average rating from 69 Ratings
3.8

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Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

3.8
from 69 Ratings

Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
80%
13%
0%
7%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
47%
20%
0%
33%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
Dimethyl Isosorbide
(Solvent,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Decreasing Agent)
1
A
Ethoxydiglycol
(Solvent,Perfuming,Fragrance,Humectant,Viscosity Decreasing Agent)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant,Hair Conditioning)
1
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
(Chelating Agent)
4
B
Salicylic Acid
(Skin Conditioning,Masking,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Antidandruff Agent,Antiacne Agent,Denaturant,Preservative,Exfoliant,Keratolytic,Corn/Callus/Wart Remover)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Binding Agent,Binding,Stabilising,Film Forming)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Masking,Fragrance,Chelating Agent,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
(Surfactant,Emulsifying,Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning)
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Masking,Fragrance,Preservative,Anticorrosive)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Surfactant,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
5
B
Triethanolamine
(Masking,Surfactant,Fragrance,Emulsifying,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water
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