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Cetaphil

Acne Relief Body Wash

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

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What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

Normal skin
Sensitive skin
Acne & blemishes
Dryness & dehydration

How to use

Gently massage this creamy body wash into a rich lather all over the body and rinse well

What's inside

Ingredients List

10 trigger at least one check · 11 trigger none

Salicylic AcidPreservative

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BHA
Salicylic acid
Acne Fighting
Exfoliating
Oil Control
Pore Refining

Benzyl AlcoholPreservative

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EU labelled fragrance allergen
May Worsen Eczema
May Worsen Irritation

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterSkin Conditioning

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

Cocamidopropyl BetaineCleansing

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

GlycerinHumectant

0 / 0

Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

Glycine Soja OilEmollient

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 ChlorideSkin Conditioning

0-1 / —

Hydrogenated Soybean OilEmollient

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

Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateViscosity Controlling

0-1 / —

Lactic AcidHumectant

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AHA
Lactic acid
Brightening
Exfoliating
Hydrating
Smoothing

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

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Lactic Acid
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Salicylic Acid
Oil Control1
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Salicylic Acid
Pore Refining1
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating2
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glycine Soja Oil, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glycine Soja Oil, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

Ingredients Explained

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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
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Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Benzyl Alcohol is an EU-declarable fragrance allergen.
Learn more about Benzyl Alcohol →
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
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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.
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Glycine Soja Oil
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Antistatic, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Guar gum, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride
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Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Soybean Oil →
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Bulking, Viscosity Controlling
Starch, hydrogen phosphate, 2-hydroxypropyl ether
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Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
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Dupes

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