alba Acne Deep Pore Wash
alba Alba Acne Deep Pore Wash lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Salicylic Acid
- Aqua
- Coco-Betaine
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Glycerin
- Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Carum Petroselinum Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Sodium Chloride
- Alcohol
- Benzoic Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Citral
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Formulation view Salicylic acid cleanser with 0.5–2% BHA and mild surfactants for exfoliation. Includes plant extracts and essential oils. Preserved with phenoxethanol and sodium benzoate. For oily skin. Factory note: Strict concentration control of salicylic acid to prevent sensitivity and photosensitivity risks.
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTISTATIC
- Coco-Betaine
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateLauryl Glucoside
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Carum Petroselinum ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractSalix Nigra Bark ExtractUrtica Dioica ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilMentha Piperita OilSodium ChlorideAlcoholBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidPhenoxyethanolCitralLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Carum Petroselinum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Salix Nigra Bark Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- Neem leaf extract; skin conditioning and antioxidant properties; note botanical extract variability.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Carum Petroselinum Extract
- Carum petroselinum extract; botanical skin conditioning agent, use low, monitor allergenicity.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
- Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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