#5
The dhaliora verdict
How this pick earned its score
Every ingredient is graded on an EWG-style scale, then weighted with our own use-experience and curation read into one Dhaliora score.
The category's best sellers below are scored with the same formula.
Our pick
A vegan jelly body wash for body breakouts, a registered anti-acne cleanser with salicylic acid plus an AHA and PHA complex, tea tree and cica.
Amazon best sellers
CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy SkinSalicylic acid smoothing body wash
Why ours wins — A derm-favorite salicylic body wash with ceramides, a close active rival, but ours adds an AHA and PHA complex, botanicals and a vegan base.
9.1
/ 10
Dove Deep Moisture Body WashMoisturizing daily body wash
Why ours wins — A creamy moisturizing wash, but a plain daily cleanser with no acne actives, where our jelly wash targets breakouts with salicylic acid.
8.7
/ 10
eos Shea Better Vanilla Cashmere Body WashShea vanilla creamy body wash
Why ours wins — A rich shea-butter scented wash, but purely moisturizing and fragranced, while ours is a functional anti-acne jelly with salicylic acid.
8.6
/ 10
OliveYoung best sellers
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Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body WashGentle daily body wash
Why ours wins — A gentle, well-loved daily wash, but a plain moisturizing cleanser with no acne actives where ours is a functional anti-acne wash.
8.5
/ 10
Derma:B Daily Moisture Body WashMoisturizing daily body wash
Why ours wins — A moisturizing daily wash with shea and panthenol, but again no acne actives, where our jelly wash targets breakouts with salicylic acid.
8.9
/ 10
UL-OS Skin WashMen's soap-base skin wash
Why ours wins — A men's soap-base body wash with green tea, but no breakout actives, where our jelly wash tackles body acne with salicylic acid.
8.8
/ 10
Scores are Dhaliora's composite reading — ingredient safety screened against publicly available data (EWG-style 1–10), weighted with our own use-experience and curation judgment. Not a third party's score, and not medical advice.
Why it works
What this formula actually does
Built around salicylic acid (bha) + aha/pha complex + tea tree and screened ingredient by ingredient — here is what earns its place.
01
Body-acne care
A registered functional cleanser with salicylic acid (BHA) that targets back and chest breakouts.
02
Gentle acid complex
Lactic acid (AHA) and gluconolactone (PHA) resurface and clear sebum without a harsh scrub.
03
Soothing and vegan
Tea tree, centella and upcycled Jeju carrot calm skin on a mild, SLES-free, vegan sugar-surfactant base.
Ingredient transparency
Read it like a label, not a promise
We publish the full ingredient list and risk ratings so you can check it against your own sensitivities.
Grades are our own EWG-style reading — not a third party's proprietary score, and not medical advice.
DHALIORA · fully listed
45 ingredients, screened
9.3/ 10 · Dhaliora score
45ingredients, fully listed
42low-risk
3mid-risk
0high-risk
Risk distribution · 45 graded
Low — well-tolerated · 42
Mid — use-rated · 3
High — patch-test · 0
Free ofSLES-freeVeganParaben-freeSynthetic-colorant-free
Hero ingredient — Salicylic Acid (BHA) + AHA/PHA Complex + Tea Tree.
WaterSolvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSurfactant
GlycerinHumectant
Coco-BetaineMild Surfactant
Decyl GlucosideMild Surfactant
Coco-GlucosideMild Surfactant
FragranceFragrance
Salicylic AcidBHA Exfoliant
Caprylyl GlycolHumectant
HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateEmulsifier
Polyglyceryl-4 LaurateEmulsifier
Disodium EDTAChelator
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideMild Surfactant
Gardenia Florida Fruit ExtractColorant
EthylhexylglycerinPreservative
DextrinTexture
Butylene GlycolHumectant
AllantoinSoothing
1,2-HexanediolPreservative
Potassium BenzoatePreservative
Centella Asiatica ExtractSoothing
GluconolactonePHA Exfoliant
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root ExtractAntioxidant
Citric AcidpH Adjuster
Sodium CitrateBuffer
Sodium ChlorideThickener
Pentylene GlycolHumectant
Lactic AcidAHA Exfoliant
TocopherolAntioxidant
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractNatural BHA
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractAntioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractSoothing
Cladosiphon Okamuranus ExtractMarine Humectant
Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root ExtractConditioning
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed ExtractAntioxidant
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractConditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf ExtractSoothing
Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractSoothing
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) ExtractConditioning
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root ExtractConditioning
Pinus (Pine) Leaf ExtractSoothing
How grades are set — Dhaliora screens each ingredient against publicly available safety data (EWG-style 1–10). Grades reflect our own reading, not any third party's proprietary score, and are not medical advice.
Our take
Body breakouts usually get either a harsh scrub or a plain wash that does nothing. This one is a registered anti-acne cleanser that foams into a citrusy jelly, clears pores with salicylic acid and gently resurfaces with AHA and PHA, all on a mild, vegan, SLES-free base with soothing botanicals. Best for back-and-chest acne and body texture; it is fragranced and exfoliating, so sensitive skin should ease in. On real acne actives in a gentle jelly wash it stands out.
Worth knowing
- Contains fragranceIt uses a citrus fragrance, flagged by reviewers and safety screens, so very sensitive skin should note it.
- Exfoliating activesWith salicylic and lactic acids it exfoliates, so start slowly and follow with sunscreen on exposed skin.
AI review insights
A foaming jelly body wash for body and back breakouts.
Across 762 Hwahae reviews the strongest signals are a rich, refreshing citrus foam and noticeable help with body and back breakouts.
762Hwahae Reviews
4.64Hwahae Avg. Rating
Strengths
Frictions — read as fit guidance
H
Holly
“After a few weeks my back and chest are noticeably clearer, and the foam is rich and refreshing without leaving my skin tight or dry.”
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Ananya
“It lathers up beautifully and the citrus scent feels really fresh after a workout, and it seems to keep my body breakouts in check.”
An AI-generated representative voice, based on aggregated Korean customer review signals. Not a real customer.J
Jun
“It cleanses well without drying me out, and my skin stays clearer with regular use, so it is the body wash I keep repurchasing.”
An AI-generated representative voice, based on aggregated Korean customer review signals. Not a real customer.Good fit if
- Anyone dealing with body or back breakouts who wants a daily wash
- Active or sweat-prone skin that wants a fresh, foaming cleanse
- People who want an acne-focused wash that isn't stripping
Set expectations
- An instant acne cure — results build with consistent use
- A long-lasting fragrance — the scent is light and fades
- A fragrance-free formula — some notice the citrus scent
All insights in this section are AI-generated analyses of individual customer reviews. They describe common patterns — not medical advice.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is it for?+
Body breakouts on the back and chest. It is a registered anti-acne cleanser with salicylic acid (BHA).
What are the active ingredients?+
Salicylic acid (BHA) plus lactic acid (AHA) and gluconolactone (PHA) to resurface and clear sebum, with tea tree and centella to soothe, on a mild vegan, SLES-free base.
Is it fragrance-free?+
No. It uses a citrus fragrance; it is SLES-free, vegan, paraben-free and free of synthetic colorants.
How should I use it?+
Because it contains exfoliating acids, start slowly and follow with sunscreen on exposed skin.
Who is it best for?+
Back-and-chest acne and body texture. Very sensitive skin should ease in given the acids and fragrance.