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SALICYLIC ACID

A monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid with a hydroxy group at the ortho position. It is obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves.

ChEBI identity: CHEBI:16914
Chemical formula: C7H6O3
Formal charge: 0

Anti-SeborrheicFragranceHair ConditioningKeratolyticPreservativeSkin Conditioning

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Organic acids

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CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID

Skin Conditioning

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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Exfoliating

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Esters · Organic acids

CHLOROSALICYLIC ACID

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Organic acids

THIOSALICYLIC ACID

AntioxidantKeratolyticReducing

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
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SALICYLIC ACID

A monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid with a hydroxy group at the ortho position. It is obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves.

ChEBI identity: CHEBI:16914
Chemical formula: C7H6O3
Formal charge: 0

Anti-SeborrheicFragranceHair ConditioningKeratolyticPreservativeSkin Conditioning

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Organic acids

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CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID

Skin Conditioning

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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Exfoliating

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Esters · Organic acids

CHLOROSALICYLIC ACID

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Organic acids

THIOSALICYLIC ACID

AntioxidantKeratolyticReducing

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family