drmtlgy Gentle Acne Cleanser

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.

1. Salicylic Acid
2. Water
3. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
4. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
5. Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
6. Glycol Distearate
7. Yeast Extract
8. Sclareolide
9. Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
10. Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
11. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
12. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
13. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
14. Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
15. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
16. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
17. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
18. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
19. Citrus Aurantifolia Leaf Oil
20. Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
21. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
22. Mentha Piperita Oil
23. Panthenol
24. Niacinamide
25. Glycerin
26. Menthol
27. Methylchloroisothiazolinone
28. Methylisothiazolinone
29. Tetrasodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glycol Distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Yeast Extract

FRAGRANCE

Sclareolide

Other ingredients

Kaempferia Galanga Root ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractHedera Helix Leaf/Stem ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia Leaf OilZingiber Officinale Root OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilMentha Piperita OilPanthenolNiacinamideGlycerinMentholMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinoneTetrasodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Sclareolide

Gentle woody fragrance molecule for scent and skin conditioning; listed EU allergen

Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract

Herbal root extract used as a skin conditioning agent in mild formulations.

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Ivy extract for soothing/astringent skin care; usually acts in synergy.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Citrus Aurantifolia Leaf Oil

Not decoded yet

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil

Ginger root oil for fragrance; contains gingerols, irritant, use very low concentration, avoid for sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Mentha Piperita Oil

Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

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