
The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Wash: Dermatocare review
The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Wash is built on a surfactant system of 2 ultra-mild + 2 mild + 1 strong + 0 soap bases with Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil. Aligned to oily, combination/normal skin with any skin concern, especially active breakouts and clogged pores. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Red pimples, Blackheads/Pores
Key Ingredients Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Coco Glucoside, Panthenol, BHA, Tea Tree, Allantoin
Specs Affordable, Not Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website, Silicone free
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Ultra Mild Surfactants: Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside
- Mild Surfactants: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine
- Hydrating ingredient: Glycerin
- Soothing ingredients: Allantoin, Panthenol
- Antioxidant ingredient: Tocopherol
Keep in mind
- Strong Surfactant: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which might be needed if your skin is super oily.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Gluconate, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Allantoin, Menthol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1
Source: https://www.thebodyshop.com/products/tea-tree-skin-clearing-facial-wash
Date: 31 August 2026
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