Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid

AKA “2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, o-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Carboxyphenol, o-Carboxyphenol, Retarder W, Rutranex, Salonil, Keralyt”

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Ingredient Facts

Salicylic acid

AKA: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, O-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Carboxyphenol, O-Carboxyphenol, Retarder W, Rutranex, Salonil, Keralyt

Acid · Anti-Seborrheic | Hair Conditioning | Keratolytic | Preservative | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 7

Plant-Derived

Rx Active

Preservative

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Chemical Exfoliant

Acid

Not Clean

A gentle exfoliant that removes dead skin cells and helps clear pores, while also conditioning hair and maintaining product freshness.

Solubility 2240

Formula

C7H6O3

Mol. Weight

138.12

CAS #

69-72-7

Form

Liquid

Pairs Well With

Niacinamide Hyaluronic Acid Green Tea Ceramides

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Salicylic acid belongs to the beta hydroxy acid (BHA) chemical family, synthesized from petroleum-derived precursors or plant sources. Produced through the acetylation of salicin or direct synthesis via esterification of salicylic acid precursors.

Function

Anti-Seborrheic | Hair Conditioning | Keratolytic | Preservative | Skin Conditioning

Benefits

Unclogs pores

Supports cell turnover

Controls excess oil

Fights acne

Causing bacteria

Skin Types

all-skin-types

Best For

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Restricted By

Whole Foods Premium Body Care

EWG Score7

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-7, medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not an Irritant

Concentration Guide

3.0%

0%4%

Reg. Limit

EU regulatory limit: 3.0%. (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0%. Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 98.