Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis cleanser from The Derma Co lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Hamamelis virginiana extractCan be drying and potentially irritating for sensitive skin due to its astringent properties (tannins) and common alcohol content in formulations.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- 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
Key Ingredients
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
16INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium c16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, cocamide mea, sodium lactate, salicylic acid, salix alba bark extract, hamamelis virginiana extract, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, triethylene glycol, disodium edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel'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 Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel'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 Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel against your own profile.