Ingredients

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 23, 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

NIVEA
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Acne Control 200ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
OLAY CLEANSER
Olay
Total Effects Facial Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
IS CLINICAL EXFOLIANT
iS Clinical
Tri-Active Exfoliating Masque
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
DR. DENNIS GROSS EYE CREAM
Dr. Dennis Gross
Triple Correction Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
GARNIER SHAMPOO
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals facial
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
R+CO SHAMPOO
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends smoothing conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche Soin Savon traditionnel & Pin Maritime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
GARNIER
garnier
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à l’abricot et fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia (maxi format)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L-OREAL
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de Pamplemousse et de thé vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L-OREAL
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L-OREAL
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au lait végétal hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Crème Riche Aloé Vera et Huile de Karité Pur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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