The Derma Co
3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face WashA face wash built around AHA and Mandelic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.
A face wash built around AHA and Mandelic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
GBP 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema6
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea6
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (in both products)
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Mandelic Acid (in both products)
Antimicrobial
0 / —
- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (in both products)
Cleansing
Mandelic Acid (in both products)
Antimicrobial
0 / —
- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate →Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine →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 →Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Mandelic Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →
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