acneed Bar Soap
acneed Acneed Bar Soap lists 17 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfates
Formulation view Traditional soap-based solid cleanser using sodium palmate for foam, thickened with coconut oil. Incorporates niacinamide, zinc salts, and salicylic acid for oil control and exfoliation, with lactic acid for pH buffering. High-comedogenic oils and alkaline base suit oily, tolerant skin; dry or sensitive types should use cautiously to avoid barrier damage.
Key ingredients
- CLEANSING
- Sodium PalmateSodium Palm Kernelate
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- CHELATING
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- CHELATING · 限制 III
- Etidronic Acid
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
Other ingredients
Palm AcidPalm Kernel AcidZinc GluconateSalicylic AcidCocamide MEACoconut OilLactic AcidTitanium DioxideBHT
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Palmate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Sodium Palm Kernelate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palm Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palm Kernel Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Etidronic Acid | CHELATING · 限制 III/53 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cocamide MEA | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Coconut Oil | 皮肤调理剂-润肤, 保湿剂 | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Sodium Palmate
- Soap-based surfactant with good cleansing; high pH may irritate dry or sensitive skin
- Sodium Palm Kernelate
- Gentle sodium fatty acid surfactant; mild cleansing with fine lather; common in cleansers and body washes
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Palm Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Palm Kernel Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Etidronic Acid
- Etidronic acid chelator, restriction III/53 (<0.01%); binds metal ions to prevent oxidative discoloration.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Cocamide MEA
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Coconut Oil
- Coconut oil, strong emollient but highly comedogenic; avoid for acne-prone skin
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
Want to build one like this? Send an enquiry