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Use with care

Salicylic Acid

Also known as BHA

Ingredient data is in English. Names, safety notes and regulatory sources are shown in English for now — the science terms are the same everywhere.
Category
Acids
Origin
synthetic
Safety
Use with care

Can cause irritation or sensitivity for some people, or has usage limits.

Regulatory notes

EU
SALICYLIC ACID is restricted under EU cosmetics rules (Annex III)

EU restriction context: max (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%

EU Cosmetics Regulation — Annex III ↗

Informational only, not medical advice. Safety reflects general cosmetic use; individual reactions vary.