Naturium THE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH

Naturium THE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Exfoliation
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Gently exfoliates, for smoother looking skin”
Source: Naturium

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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.55–1.3%
Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“THE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH”
Source: Naturium

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, polysorbate 80) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8.1–12.2%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.4–5.2%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~2.7–4%
Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating~1.3–2%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.05–0.25%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Our skin renewing salicylic acid body wash is formulated with encapsulated, time released salicylic acid that provides gentle topical exfoliation to help clear clogged pores and smooth skin without dryness or irritation.”
Source: Naturium

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8.1–12.2%est.
Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineHelps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.55–1.3%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.4–5.2%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.7–4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8.1–12.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.4–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating

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Salicylic acid~0.55–1.3%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Polysorbate 80~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

More about Polysorbate 80
Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Salicylic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Polysorbate 80

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