By BEAUTY BAY Body Cleansing Balm with Salicylic Acid and Chamomile
Works for
CleansingLaureth-4, Sorbitan stearateCleanses gently
“Body Cleansing Balm with Salicylic Acid and Chamomile”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (laureth-4, sorbitan stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Peelende Salicylsäure hilft, das Erscheinungsbild großer Poren und Unreinheiten zu reduzieren.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Peelende Salicylsäure hilft, das Erscheinungsbild großer Poren und Unreinheiten zu reduzieren.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedLaureth-4~6.8–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Silica~5–7.5%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan stearate~2.8–4.3%
Tribehenin~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSalicylic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractBisabolol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPanthenol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropylene glycol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCitric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.1–0.5%
Water~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Laureth-4, Silica, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Sorbitan stearate, Tribehenin, Salicylic acid, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Water, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| By BEAUTY BAYBody Cleansing Balm with Salicylic Acid and ChamomileYOUR PRODUCT | NopaleraCactus Flower Exfoliant - Hibiscus | CliniqueAll About Clean 2-in-1 Cleansing + Exfoliating Jelly | LactacydHuile Précieuse Ultra Soft Intimate Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 68% | 28% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $7.04 | $11.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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