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
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 shampooing renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Aveeno clear completion cream cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
avon sun protection face spf 25
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Anua
Azelaic 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain Douche Poire & Cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain douche sensuel vanille bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Balancing Cream Cleanser with Collagen Peptide
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Banana hair food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Banana Hair Food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
l-oreal
BarberClub Nettoyant 3 en 1 Barbe + Visage + Cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Bath therapy - delighting blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Beauty Expert Jelly Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Beauty Expert Liquid Peeling
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The INKEY List
Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Glo Skin Beauty
Beta-Clarity Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
St. Ives
BHA Green Tea & Bamboo Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Facetheory
Blemicalm BHA 2% Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Control Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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