Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

6.0
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy2.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.0 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
4	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
3	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
2	Salicylic Acid	Synthetic	Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper
1.5	Isopentyldiol	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
1.3	Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate		Formula Helper
1	Zinc PCA	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-acne,Anti-seborrheic
0.3	Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate		Sebum regulating,Soothing,Anti-pigmentation
0.3	Cetearyl Olivate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Potassium Hydroxide	Synthetic	Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.

Propanediol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic

An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.

Dimethicone

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.

Salicylic Acid

Score

Function

Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Soothing, Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Preservative, Denaturant

Origin

Synthetic

This 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.