Salicylic Acid
Oil-soluble hydroxy acid
1. INCI & CAS
INCI: Salicylic Acid · CAS: 69-72-7
2. Role in the formula
Salicylic Acid is listed as a hydroxy-acid ingredient in this development reference. The recorded formula also lists Zinc PCA and Sarcosine. Review the complete formula and evidence for its intended cosmetic use; ingredient presence does not establish acne treatment.
3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)
- The listed guide allocation for this component is 0.5% w/w.
Pre-dissolve in a suitable solvent or a hot water phase as the TDS allows. Confirm EU, US and China limits before filing.
4. Regulatory sources & global compliance
- The listed information is intended as a development reference; it is not approval of the purchased material or completed cosmetic; It does not establish approval for the finished cosmetic.
5. Safety & risk assessment
This formulation note gives a cosmetic-use reference level; the listed level does not itself confer drug or OTC status so assess patch response and stability in the final formula.
6. Stability & packaging
Hold the bulk material in a sealed, cool place shielded from light; for oxidation-sensitive formulas, consider an airless or pump pack; then verify formula stability and pack compatibility on the confirmed batch.
7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)
- The cosmetic concept for Salicylic Acid in this entry centers on low-level BHA clarifying.
- This ingredient reference does not support medical outcomes, cure language, or a product certification not supported by the available facts.
- The ingredient note for Salicylic Acid cannot verify whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.










































