Salicylic Acid Cleanser The Inkey List

Name: The Inkey List - Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Brand: The Inkey List

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Anti-blemish, Cleansing, Exfoliation

Effectiveness

98 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

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Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

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"Salicylic Acid Cleanser"

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate	HIGH
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	salicylic acid	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)
2	cleanser + beta hydroxy acid	The ingredient is not recognized
3	aqua (water	Plain old water
4	propanediol	Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
5	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
6	sodium methyl cocoyl taurate	Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
7	cocamidopropyl betaine	Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
8	peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate
9	salicylic acid	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)
10	peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate
11	peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
12	betaine	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
13	zinc pca	A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
14	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
15	sodium chloride	Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
16	allantoin	Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
17	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
18	coco-glucoside	Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
19	glyceryl oleate	Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
20	benzyl alcohol	A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
21	coconut acid
22	ethylhexylglycerin	A preservative
23	sodium benzoate	A preservative
24	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
25	dehydroacetic acid	A preservative
26	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate	Used to improve stability of the formulation
27	tocopherol	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
28	hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Salicylic Acid Cleanser The Inkey List

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