TRUTH TREATMENT SYSTEMS Peppermint Salicylic Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Cooling Peppermint Oil and Salicylic Acid combined in a creamy formula provide daily cleansing and 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.
CleansingSodium stearoyl lactylate, Lecithin + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Peppermint Salicylic Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (dextrin palmitate, lecithin, sodium stearoyl lactylate, xanthan gum) 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Salicylic Acid exfoliates the skin while decreasing inflammation and preventing further breakouts.”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Mentha piperita oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Methyl laurate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesGlycerin~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSaccharide isomerate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSalicylic 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 acidSodium stearoyl lactylate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateMentha piperita oil~1–1.6%
Xanthan gum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanDextrin palmitate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateIngredient list view
Unknown, Methyl laurate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate, Salicylic acid, Unknown, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Mentha piperita oil, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Dextrin palmitate
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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.
| TRUTH TREATMENT SYSTEMSPeppermint Salicylic CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Beauty PieAcidEnzyme Exfoliating Face & Body Cleanse | PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | $13.00 | $6.00 | $100.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 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
- 5
- 6
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