proactiv Acne Body Wash
proactiv Proactiv Acne Body Wash lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 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
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Citric Acid
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Coco-Betaine
- Coconut Acid
- Disodium EDTA
- Fragrance
- Glycerin
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycolic Acid
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Laureth-4
- Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
- Mannitol
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters
- Polyquaternium-39
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Synthetic Wax
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Water
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains sulfates
Formulation view Salicylic acid core with glycolic acid for exfoliation, suitable for oily skin. Betaines reduce irritation; aloe and shea butter moisturize. Acrylates copolymer film enhances actives retention. Various plant oils provide strong occlusion. Use locally with strict sun protection; avoid for pregnant women/sensitive skin to prevent over-exfoliation.
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates CopolymerCocamidopropyl Betaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- 着色剂
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
Other ingredients
Coco-BetaineCoconut AcidDisodium EDTAFragranceGlycerinGlycol DistearateGlycolic AcidHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseLaureth-4Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl GlucamideMannitolMicrocrystalline CelluloseOlive Oil PEG-8 EstersPolyquaternium-39Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideSynthetic WaxTheobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopheryl AcetateWater
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 |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mannitol | BINDING, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Laureth-4
- Not decoded yet
- Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
- Mild alkyl glucoside surfactant for cleansing, conditioning, and thickening; very low irritation.
- Mannitol
- Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.
- Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters
- Oleocritemollient emollient; mild at 1–3%, PEG base may irritate sensitive skin.
- Polyquaternium-39
- Not decoded yet
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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