Asepxia Scrub Acne Bar Soap Deep Cleansing With 2% Salicylic Acid Review

Asepxia Scrub Acne Bar Soap Deep Cleansing With 2% Salicylic Acid
Ingredients

Asepxia Scrub Acne Bar Soap Deep Cleansing With 2% Salicylic Acid Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Glycereth-26, Ultramarines (CI 77007), Glycolic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Pentasodium Pentetate
Review

Does Asepxia Scrub Acne Bar Soap Deep Cleansing With 2% Salicylic Acid Work?

 
Asepxia Scrub Acne Bar Soap Deep Cleansing With 2% Salicylic Acid is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
2
1
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sodium Palmate
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Sodium Cocoate
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Water
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Glycerin
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Salicylic Acid
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Fragrance
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
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Sodium Chloride
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Tetrasodium Etidronate
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Glycereth-26
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Ultramarines (CI 77007)
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Glycolic Acid
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Disodium EDTA
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Citric Acid
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Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Pentasodium Pentetate
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Ingredients explained

Sodium Palmate
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Sodium Palmate
Sodium Cocoate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoateSodium cocoate is a salt derived from the fatty acids contained in coconut oil. It is frequently used in soaps and other cleansing products due to its ability to remove excess oil and dirt from the skin with the help of water. As it makes oil droplets disperse in water, sodium cocoate also assists in creating emulsions.
Water
Est. %11
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Salicylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Jojoba OilA potent occlusive moisturizing jojoba oil derivative.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Tetrasodium Etidronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Glycereth-26
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycereth-26

A glycerin-based ingredient with humectant moisturizing properties. It is an excellent emulsifier and thickener.

Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Glycolic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractA potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractA soothing and antioxidant extract from prickly pear succulent stems. These stems contain a cooling and anti-inflammatory watery gel that is similar to aloe.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Pentasodium Pentetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentasodium Pentetate