The Derma Co
2% Salicylic Acid Serum for Active AcneA serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for smoothing and hydration.
A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 210.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
No concerns found
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Acne Fighting
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Sodium Benzoate (in both products)
Preservative
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Hydroxyethylcellulose
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
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