Acne Relief Body Wash
Salicylic Acid Body Wash

Cetaphil

Acne Relief Body Wash

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Salicylic Acid Body Wash

A body wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

A body wash built around AHA and Lactic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.

Body wash
Body wash
21 ingredients
16 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

INR 262.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United States
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Lactic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Lactic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Preservative

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation

  • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

    Skin Conditioning

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Glycine Soja Oil

    Emollient

    3 / 0

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

    Skin Conditioning

    0-1 / —

  • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

    Emollient

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

  • Lactic Acid (in both products)

    Humectant

    • AHA
    • Lactic acid
    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Aqua

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Lavender Water

  • Triethanolamine

    Cleansing

    2 / 0

    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Lactic Acid (in both products)

    Humectant

    • AHA
    • Lactic acid
    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Glycolic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • AHA
    • Glycolic acid
    • Anti-Aging
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Xanthan Gum

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

  • Salicylic Acid

    Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

    Salicylic Acid is a BHA.

    Learn more about Salicylic Acid →

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine

    Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling

    Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.

    Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.

    Learn more about Glycerin →

  • Lactic Acid

    Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

    Lactic Acid is an AHA.

    Learn more about Lactic Acid →

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Antimicrobial, Preservative

    Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:

    Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →

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