Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Humectants (glycerin 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 0.90% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Lemongrass Blemish Clearing Toner With Witch Hazel Aloe Vera

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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 acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.2% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Thayers Anti-Blemish 2% Salicylic Acid Facial Toner is alcohol-free and leaves skin feeling renewed, soothed and hydrated.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 0.9% - 1.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

caprylyl glycol 0.55% - 1.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 1.5% - 2.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Exfoliation

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 acid 1.25% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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sodium borate 6.2% - 9.3%

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A preservative

salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

sodium borate 6.2% - 9.3%

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A preservative

salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

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Water, Sodium borate, Salicylic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Citral, Datem

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Key ingredients	salicylic acid glycerin +2 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: gluconolactone panthenol +3 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: urea althaea officinalis root extract	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: glycerin Other: panthenol bisabolol +5 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: beta-glucan arginine +3 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: gluconolactone kaolin	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +3 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other:	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: rosa canina fruit oil
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Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? +9 more	althaea officinalis root extract Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +3 more	zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? ocimum basilicum extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sodium borate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl gluceth-20 Has skin benefit? +19 more	aloe barbadensis leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? +5 more

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Thayers Lemongrass Blemish Clearing Toner With Witch Hazel Aloe Vera

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Exfoliation

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