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2% Bha Spot Treatment

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Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum

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2% Bha Spot Treatment

Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum

Targeted Treatments	Targeted Treatments
Powerful products for targeted use, such as spot treatments.	Powerful products for targeted use, such as spot treatments.
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Ingredient highlights

2% Bha Spot Treatment

Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

2% Bha Spot Treatment

Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum

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Salicylic acid (2%), water (aqua), azelaic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, kaolin, propanediol, stearyl alcohol, c14-22 alcohols, niacinamide, bentonite, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, zinc pca, coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, amylopectin, dextrin, polydextrose, glucose, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, glycerin. 8	Salicylic acid (0.5%), water, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, gluconolactone, propanediol, sodium hydroxide, succinic acid, panthenol, niacinamide, lysolecithin, sclerotium gum, zinc gluconate, pullulan, xanthan gum, pantolactone, citric acid, silica

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Total Number of ingredients = 30

Total Number of ingredients = 18

Salicylic acid (2%), water (aqua), azelaic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, kaolin, propanediol, stearyl alcohol, c14-22 alcohols, niacinamide, bentonite, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, zinc pca, coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, amylopectin, dextrin, polydextrose, glucose, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, glycerin.

Salicylic acid (0.5%), water, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, gluconolactone, propanediol, sodium hydroxide, succinic acid, panthenol, niacinamide, lysolecithin, sclerotium gum, zinc gluconate, pullulan, xanthan gum, pantolactone, citric acid, silica

Notable ingredients

2% Bha Spot Treatment

Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Salicylic acid (2%)

Soothing: Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Azelaic acid, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid (0.5%)

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

2% Bha Spot Treatment

Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum

Salicylic acid (2%)

Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water (aqua)

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.