Ingredient

Salicylic Acid

Mid risk

Also known asBHA, beta hydroxy acid

FunctionBHA Exfoliant

What it is — Salicylic Acid (INCI: Salicylic Acid) is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). It is oil-soluble, which lets it work within pores and on oily surfaces, and it is produced synthetically to cosmetic grade.

What it does — It is commonly used as an exfoliant that helps loosen and clear surface buildup, dead cells and flaking, and to keep pores looking clearer. On the scalp it is often included to reduce the look of flaking and product buildup.

Typical use — Found in exfoliating toners, serums, cleansers, spot treatments and scalp/anti-dandruff style products, typically at low levels within regulated limits.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for oily, congestion-prone or flaky skin and scalp. It can be drying or sensitizing if overused, so introduce it gradually and avoid over-layering with other acids. Sun protection is wise when using exfoliating acids.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk: an effective exfoliating acid that can sensitize some users. Patch-test and follow label directions. General information, not medical advice.

Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 9 DHALIORA products

8grow Scalp-Care Pro-Vitamin B5 Hair Tonic 100ml 8grow Scalp-Care Pro-Vitamin B5 Hair Tonic 100mlScreening 9.3 AGAINME BB Scalp-Clear Fortifying Shampoo 400ml AGAINME BB Scalp-Clear Fortifying Shampoo 400mlScreening 8.9 celimax One Step Body Brightening Pad 60ea celimax One Step Body Brightening Pad 60eaScreening 9.2 EIIO Refreshing Sea Salt Scalp Scaler 200g EIIO Refreshing Sea Salt Scalp Scaler 200gScreening 9.0 FATION Nosca9 Spot Patch 102ea FATION Nosca9 Spot Patch 102eaScreening 9.4 HATHERINE Pore Melting Shrinko Nose Pack 4ea HATHERINE Pore Melting Shrinko Nose Pack 4eaScreening 9.2 hidiff Royal Soft Clean Kit 10ml x 7ea hidiff Royal Soft Clean Kit 10ml x 7eaScreening 9.0 in;usth Trouble-Care Jelly Body Wash 490ml in;usth Trouble-Care Jelly Body Wash 490mlScreening 9.3 MYABIS Soft Gel Cleanser 150ml MYABIS Soft Gel Cleanser 150mlScreening 9.2
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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