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 21, 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
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Detox 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Scalp relief shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Redken Scalp Relief
Scalp Relief Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
SCALP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Serum+ Bump Dual Action Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Redken All Soft
Shampoo
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Shampooing 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing 2 en 1 au lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing brillance
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing démélage douceur et discipline
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing purifiant - cheveux gras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing purifiant aux fructanes d’agaves
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing purifiant sans silicone à l’argile douce et cédrat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Shampooing Soin Nutri-Réparateur
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing soleil à l’huile de Monoï et Néroli
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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