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
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Delial natural bronzer
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Délice Bio Shampooing Vitalité & Eclat aux extraits de thé vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Light & Fresh
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Lilac & Waterlily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Peach & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux normaux à gras - Vichy - 200ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
dermopure
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dettol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Versed
Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Douche 3 en 1 corps-visage-cheveux Agrumes verts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dream BB PURE FPS 15
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Dream Long Liss Shampoo Super Liss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dream long super aufbau shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La roche-posay
Effaclar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar AI - Correcteur Ciblé
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Crem
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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