Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid is a preservative and keratolytic ingredient. It’s in 508 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, exfoliant and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Salicylic acid.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A beta-hydroxy acid related to willow bark compounds. Loosens dead surface skin; also used in small amounts as a preservative.
What it does
Contains Salicylic Acid: antidandruff
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: keratolytic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37595, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum salicylicum, beta hydroxy acid and bha salicylic acid.
Products that contain Salicylic Acid
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Lóreal Paris
Men Expert Cool Power
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Pure Power Gel Ultra-Purifiant Anti-Spots
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Method for Curls Defining Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Method for Curls Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Purifying with Salicylic Acid
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Ultra-Hydrating Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Scalp Detox 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rael
Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Thrive Causemetics
Moisture Flash Conditioning Toner Mist
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Natural Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Selsun Blue
Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Neutralia Dermo-Protecteur Shampooing Traitant Anti-Pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Neutralia shampooing équilibre
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
NEW PanOxyl Acne Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Reinigingsgel
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nizoral
Nizoral Psoriasis
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Nutrition 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
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