COSRX Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 31 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin , Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) , Salicylic Acid , Citric Acid . The product is made by CosRX
Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing , Cleansing , Acne fighting , Softening , Soothing and 14 more.
Organic score: 42% natural vs 42% chemical .
INCI Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Myristic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
Lauric Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Glycol Distearate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent
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Antioxidants [2] : Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Citric Acid
Moisturizing 6 : Glycerin Stearic Acid Butylene Glycol Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) 1,2-Hexanediol Ethylhexylglycerin
Softening 6 : Glycerin Stearic Acid Butylene Glycol Glycol Distearate Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Ethylhexylglycerin
Antiseptic 5 : Lauric Acid Polysorbate-60 Salicylic Acid Sodium Chloride Ethylhexylglycerin
Cleansing 4 : Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Salicylic Acid Citric Acid
... and 15 more
Concerns Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Myristic Acid , Stearic Acid , Lauric Acid , Butylene Glycol Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance Can support fungal acne
Myristic Acid , Stearic Acid , Lauric Acid , Glycol Distearate , Polysorbate-60 , Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate , PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil #21
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Dry skin
Positive: 3 Negative: 0
Glycerin #2 Butylene Glycol #7 1,2-Hexanediol #27
Oily skin
Positive: 1 Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid #22 Myristic Acid #3 Stearic Acid #4 Lauric Acid #6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid #22 Citric Acid #23 Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil #24
Detailed view COSRX Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components .
Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers . Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.
The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.
Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.
Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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