"Strong penalty" in the following categories :
Breath, Children toothpaste, Adult toothpaste, Cream for braces, Mouthwash, Teeth whitening and stain removal, Solid toothpaste
Baby bubble bath, Wipes box, Baby set, Baby care set, Diaper cream, Various baby care, Baby cleansing water, Baby shower gel and cream, Baby bath oil, Baby massage oil, Baby oil, Nose hygiene, Baby cleansing milk, Baby milk and moisturizer, Baby cleaning wipes, Liniment, Baby washing foam, Baby solid soap, Physiological serum, 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash for baby, Milk crust care, First teeth care, Talc and powder
"Low penalty" in all other categories.
- Origin(s): Natural, Synthetic
- Other languages: Acide salicylique, Acido salicilico, Salicylsäure, Ácido salicílico
- INCI name: SALICYLIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 200-712-3
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Salicylic acid is naturally present in many fruits or certain plants such as willow bark. It is used in cosmetics as a preservative, hair conditioner or for its smoothing and regenerating effects. Salicylic acid is also often used as a keratolytic in anti-dandruff shampoos, particularly for the treatment of oily dandruff (steatoid pityriasis).
In an opinion published in September 2018, the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concludes that salicylic acid is not a problem if used under the regulatory conditions (see below), however it states that: 'This opinion does not apply to products that are administered orally such as toothpastes and mouthwashes. Products to be sprayed that could result in exposure of the consumer's lung by inhalation are also excluded". Salicylic acid is allowed in Organic.
Salicylic acid is classified CMR category 2: Suspected CMR effect, but insufficient information is available.
* CMR means Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic
In an opinion published in September 2018, the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concludes that salicylic acid is not a problem if used under the regulatory conditions (see below), however it states that: 'This opinion does not apply to products that are administered orally such as toothpastes and mouthwashes. Products to be sprayed that could result in exposure of the consumer's lung by inhalation are also excluded". Salicylic acid is allowed in Organic.
Salicylic acid is classified CMR category 2: Suspected CMR effect, but insufficient information is available.
* CMR means Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic
Restriction in Europe:
III/98, V/3
The maximum permitted concentrations are as follows :
a) Rinse-off products for hair and facial hair: 3,0 %.
b) Other products, with the exception of body lotions, eye shadows, mascaras, eye pencils, lipsticks and ball-point deodorants: 2,0 %.
c) as a preservative: 0.5% (acid)
Do not use in preparations intended for children under 3 years of age.
Do not use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Do not use in oral products.
For purposes other than inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the product. This purpose should be reflected in the product presentation.
Mandatory information :
Not for use in children under 3 years of age.
The maximum permitted concentrations are as follows :
a) Rinse-off products for hair and facial hair: 3,0 %.
b) Other products, with the exception of body lotions, eye shadows, mascaras, eye pencils, lipsticks and ball-point deodorants: 2,0 %.
c) as a preservative: 0.5% (acid)
Do not use in preparations intended for children under 3 years of age.
Do not use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Do not use in oral products.
For purposes other than inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the product. This purpose should be reflected in the product presentation.
Mandatory information :
Not for use in children under 3 years of age.
Its functions (INCI)
- Anti dandruff : Helps fight against dandruff
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- Keratolytic : Removes and removes dead cells from the horny layer of the apidermis
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
This ingredient is present in 3.6% of cosmetics.
