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PanOxyl

Clarifying Exfoliant

An acne treatment 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

BetaineHumectant

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Hydrating

Butylene GlycolHumectant

1 / 0

Hydrating

Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning

0 / 0

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

GlycerinHumectant

0 / 0

Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant

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Pentylene GlycolSkin Conditioning

0-1 / —

PhenoxyethanolPreservative

0 / —

Potassium SorbatePreservative

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PropanediolViscosity Controlling

0-1 / —

Hydrating

Key Ingredients

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

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Salicylic 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
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Anti-Pollution2
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone

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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Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is an extract of the flowerheads of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae
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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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Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
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Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Dupes

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