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
revlon colorstay full coverage
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Roman revive shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Peace Out
Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots
Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Thayers
Salicylic Acid BHA Toner for Acne-Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Salicylic Acid Body Spray 2%
Fragrance · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The INKEY List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Acne Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Salicylic Acid Serum 2%
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
l-oreal
Sanfte Hafermilch, Reiscreme & Bio-Hafermilch, beruhigende Spülung
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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