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This face wash makes strong anti-acne claims with relevant actives, but its complete lack of ingredient transparency and a retailer's problematic 'medicine' claim make it a high-risk choice for the informed consumer.
₹119 • Analysed 22 October 2026
This Dermencia face wash is positioned as an anti-acne and oil-control solution, which is highly relevant for Indian consumers prone to oily skin and hyperpigmentation in humid climates. However, the lack of a publicly available INCI list is a significant transparency gap, making it difficult for Indian buyers to verify ingredient claims. The 'All Skin Types' claim for an active-heavy product, combined with the 'NABL Certified Lab Tested Medicines' claim on a retailer site, raises ASCI and CDSCO concerns, as it blurs the line between cosmetic and drug without clear regulatory backing.
Independent and free. The Clean Sheet takes no money from brands to analyse, rank, or approve a product. This is a web evidence analysis, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of analysis.
A descriptive name, not a measurable claim.
Refers to product format, generally verifiable by use.
General suitability claim, not specific to efficacy.
Claims to address a skin concern. Actives Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Tea Tree Oil are known for anti-acne properties, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible.
Standard function of a face wash. 'Deep cleansing' is a stronger claim, plausible with exfoliants but no specific evidence.
Subjective appearance claim, supported by exfoliating actives but no finished product evidence.
Plausible with Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible.
Appearance claim, often associated with exfoliation, but no finished product evidence.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Brand describes ingredient origin in its claims.
Ingredient Transparency
Brand references ingredient origin / traceability.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
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INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot fully assess due to missing INCI. The claim 'NABL Certified Lab Tested Medicines' on Jan Swasthya Vitran is a significant concern under India Cosmetics Rules 2020 if the product is a cosmetic, as it implies drug status without visible licensing.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Cannot assess due to missing INCI.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance assessment.
“Skin Type: All Skin Types”
'All skin types' claim for an active-heavy product without mildness testing.
“Original High-Quality, NABL Certified Lab Tested Medicines”
Marketing a cosmetic product as 'Medicines' and 'NABL Certified Lab Tested Medicines' without a CDSCO drug license for this specific product crosses into drug territory under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940.
A descriptive name, not a measurable claim.
Missing
Refers to product format, generally verifiable by use.
Missing
General suitability claim, not specific to efficacy.
Missing
Claims to address a skin concern. Actives Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Tea Tree Oil are known for anti-acne properties, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Standard function of a face wash. 'Deep cleansing' is a stronger claim, plausible with exfoliants but no specific evidence.
Mentioned only
Subjective appearance claim, supported by exfoliating actives but no finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Plausible with Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Appearance claim, often associated with exfoliation, but no finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Subjective sensory claim, common for face washes.
Missing
Appearance claim, often linked to exfoliation, but no finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This analysis evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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