FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid

FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid

27ingredients
ExfoliatorFirst Aid Beauty

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeOil-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This exfoliator from First Aid Beauty lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
3 known irritants
  • Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
  • Salix nigra bark extract · activeCan be irritating or cause mild peeling for some sensitive individuals due to its natural salicylic acid content, especially at higher concentrations.
  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract · activeContains cinnamaldehyde, an EU 26 fragrance allergen and known skin sensitizer.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People with plant or Compositae (daisy-family) allergy

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingGood for oily skinReduces large poresAcne fightingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairAnti-agingScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): salicylic acid, water, polysorbate 80, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, glycerin, sodium citrate, kaolin, salix nigra bark extract, rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, butylene glycol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chrysanthemum parthenium extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, capryloyl glycine, hexylene glycol, melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, sarcosine, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, enantia chlorantha bark extract, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, xanthan gum, limonene, oleanolic acid

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26limonene

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid with caution and patch test before full use.

Is FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid contains 2 flagged allergens and 3 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid against your own profile.