The Derma Co. 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash: Dermatocare review
The Derma Co. 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash is built on a surfactant system of 1 ultra-mild + 4 mild + 0 strong + 0 soap bases with Salicylic Acid. Aligned to oily, combination/normal skin with any skin concern, especially active breakouts and clogged pores. Contains Benzophenone-4 evaluated as Ingredient Under Review against our database criteria.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal
Skin concern Red pimples, Blackheads/Pores
Key Ingredients Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, BHA, Panthenol, Benzophenone-4, Allantoin, Capryl Glucoside
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website, Silicone free
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Ultra Mild Surfactant: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Mild Surfactants: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Hydrating ingredients: Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside
- Soothing ingredients: Panthenol, Allantoin
Keep in mind
- Contains Benzophenone-4 which is listed in our **Ingredients Under Review** database.
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: Consult Doctor - Contains Benzophenone-4, which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full details.
Yes. It contains 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, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Phoenix Dactylifera Extract, Betaine, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, PEG-8, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Propylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Benzophenone-4, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Salix Alba Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin and Sodium Gluconate
Source: https://thedermaco.com/products/2-salicylic-acid-gel-face-wash-the-dermaco-100ml
Date: 31 August 2026
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