SPF Scout · Ingredient
Salicylic Acid
CAS 69-72-7
EU regulatory status
Restricted in cosmetic products in the EU
Annex III (substances subject to restrictions), entry 98 — EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, as recorded in CosIng.
This status describes European Union cosmetics law — which substances may be used in cosmetic products sold there, and under what conditions. Regulations differ by region. It is not a statement about any specific product, and it does not predict whether your skin will react.
What this ingredient generally does
This is a multi-tasking acid that conditions skin and hair, works as a preservative to keep the formula from spoiling, and lends a scent. It also acts as a keratolytic, meaning it helps loosen and shed surface skin cells, and helps manage oiliness.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation — nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
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CeraVe CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Face and Body Water Resistant 80 Minutes Hybrid Formula
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Supergoop! Lip and Cheek Treat Broad Spectrum SPF 40
SPF 40 as labeled · U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.