3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face Wash INCI List & Ingredients | The Derma Co

Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This cleanser from The Derma Co lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 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
Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
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

BrighteningScar healingHydratingGood for oily skinReduces large poresAcne fightingAnti-agingDark spotsBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, mandelic acid, maltooligosyl glucoside, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, decyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, polysorbate 20, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, allantoin, dmdm hydantoin, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone

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6decyl glucoside9propylene glycol19dmdm hydantoin 20methylchloroisothiazolinone 21methylisothiazolinone

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 3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face Wash fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 3% AHA+BHA 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 3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 3% AHA+BHA 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 3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face Wash contains 5 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 3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face Wash against your own profile.