Peter Thomas Roth Beta Hydroxy Acid 2% Acne Wash
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Beta Hydroxy Acid 2% Acne Wash”
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.
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Beta Hydroxy Acid 2% Acne Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- 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 acidWater~40–60%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauryl glucoside~5.2–7.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePropylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Allantoin panthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quaternium-15~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Methylparaben, Allantoin panthenol, Quaternium-15
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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.
| Peter Thomas RothBeta Hydroxy Acid 2% Acne WashYOUR PRODUCT | CLn Skin CareCLn Acne Cleanser | RevkenDetox Hair Cleansing Cream Clarifying Shampoo | EucerinDermoPURIFYER Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | — | $31.00 | $19.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cocamide Mea | Kaolin | Sodium Cocoamphoacetate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 4
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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