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
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux biodégradable à l’amande douce et fleur de lotus
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Nourrissant Huile d’Avocat et Beurre de Karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nutrition extrême Olive Mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Vanille bourbon - bain douche sensuel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Violet Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly clear
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly clear correct & perfect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant points noirs lotion nettoyante
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Acure
Whipped Night Cream with Plant Peptides & Vitamin C
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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