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PanOxyl

Acne Gel Wash

A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

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What's inside

Ingredients List

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Salicylic AcidPreservative

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BHA
Salicylic acid
Acne Fighting
Exfoliating
Oil Control
Pore Refining

1,2-HexanediolSkin Conditioning

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Camellia Sinensis LeafSkin Conditioning

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Caprylyl GlycolEmollient

0-1 / —

Decyl GlucosideCleansing

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Saccharide IsomerateHumectant

0-1 / —

Sodium CitrateBuffering

0 / —

GlycerinHumectant

0 / 0

Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

Potassium SorbatePreservative

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BetaineHumectant

0 / —

Hydrating

Key Ingredients

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting2
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA
Oil Control2
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA
Pore Refining1
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating2
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Anti-Pollution2
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Glycerin

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
PEG-150 Distearate

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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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
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Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
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Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
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Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Saccharides, isomerised
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Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
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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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Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
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Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
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