The Derma Co
2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face WashA face wash built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 99.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyacrylate-33, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Film Forming
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Glyceryl Glucoside (in both products)
Humectant
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 Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate →Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate →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 →Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides
Learn more about Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside →Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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