The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser

The INKEY ListSalicylic Acid CleanserIngredients

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 26 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Tocopherol. The product is made by The INKEY List.

Salicylic Acid Cleanser provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 14 more.

Organic score: 35% natural vs 58% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
5
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
6
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
7
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
8
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Antioxidants [2]: Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Antiseptic 6: Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid
Moisturizing 5: Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Cleansing 5: Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Softening 4: Glycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Tocopherol
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Benzyl Alcohol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
PEG
PEG
3 components
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate#6
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate#8
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides#9
Coconut
Coconut
1 component
Coconut Acid#19

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Betaine#10Allantoin#14Tocopherol#25
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#7Allantoin#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#14Salicylic Acid#7Citric Acid#22

Detailed view

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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.

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

#3Glycerin

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
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.

#4Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#5Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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