Salicylic Acid.
Also known as: beta hydroxy acid, BHA (exfoliant), 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, willow bark extract (when standardized)
A beta hydroxy acid (BHA) used for its exfoliating and anti-acne properties.
Global status.
How salicylic acid is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Above 0.5-2% regulated as OTC acne drug by FDA.
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Max 0.5% as preservative (Annex V); up to 2-3% in other uses (Annex III); not for children under 3.
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Mirrors EU; max 0.5% as preservative.
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Limited in cosmetics; higher concentrations classified as drug.
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Permitted with limits; higher concentrations regulated as quasi-drug.
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Permitted as preservative and functional ingredient with limits.
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Higher concentrations scheduled as drug.
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Max 0.5% as preservative per Safety Technical Standards.
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Max 0.5% as preservative per ANVISA.
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Higher concentrations treated as drug under rules.
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Max 0.5% as preservative; restricted for children under 3, aligned with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and reduces inflammation. Commonly used in acne treatments and medicated lip products.
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Salicylic Acid in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use salicylic acid. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
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