1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash

1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash

26ingredients
Body WashThe Derma Co

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This body wash from The Derma Co lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Imidazolidinyl urea · preservative · highKnown allergen (preservative): Formaldehyde
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone · preservative · highKnown allergen (preservative): Methylchloroisothiazolinone
  • Methylisothiazolinone · preservative · highKnown allergen (preservative): Methylisothiazolinone
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Lauryl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Cocamide dea · surfactantCan form nitrosamines, which are potential carcinogens, and is a known skin irritant and allergen for some individuals.

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

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

  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

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 skinAcne fightingBrighteningScar healingReduces irritationReduces large poresDark spotsBarrier repairAnti-agingRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 3
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 4
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, coco-glucoside, lauryl glucoside, cocamide dea, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, zinc, pca, saccharide isomerate, olive oil peg-7 esters, betaine, imidazolidinyl urea, menthol, melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, polyquaternium-7, propylene glycol, peg-150 distearate, disodium edta, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone

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3cocamidopropyl betaine8lauryl glucoside18imidazolidinyl urea22propylene glycol25methylchloroisothiazolinone26methylisothiazolinone

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is 1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash'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 1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash contains 6 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 1% Salicylic Acid Daily Exfoliating Body Wash against your own profile.