1% Salicylic Acid Foaming Daily Face Wash

1% Salicylic Acid Foaming Daily Face Wash

5.0
24ingredients
CleanserThe Derma Co

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This cleanser from The Derma Co lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Dmdm hydantoin · 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
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract · activeContains cinnamaldehyde, an EU 26 fragrance allergen and known skin sensitizer.
  • 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.

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

Scar healingHydratingBrighteningAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
  • 3
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, maltooligosyl glucoside, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, propylene glycol, glycerin, salicylic acid, zinc pca, allantoin, sodium cocoyl isethionate, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, gluconolactone, capryloyl glycine, sarcosine, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, dmdm hydantoin, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, sodium hydroxide

Tap any ingredient to see details

2cocamidopropyl betaine6decyl glucoside9propylene glycol21dmdm hydantoin22methylchloroisothiazolinone23methylisothiazolinone

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 1% Salicylic Acid Foaming Daily Face Wash fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Foaming Daily Face 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 Foaming Daily Face Wash paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. 1% Salicylic Acid Foaming Daily Face Wash contains 6 flagged allergens and 2 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 1% Salicylic Acid Foaming Daily Face Wash against your own profile.