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The Derma Co's 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash is a transparently formulated and effective option for managing oily and acne-prone skin, with claims largely supported by ingredient science and formula logic, though specific finished-product clinical data would strengthen some claims further.
₹249 • Analysed 18 July 2026
For India's hot, humid, higher-pollution days, a cleanser that lifts sweat, sebum and grime without stripping the barrier is the practical fit; hard water in many cities can affect how it lathers and rinses. The product's MRP is Rs.349, but it is frequently available at a significant discount (up to 28%) on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, making its effective price per ml quite competitive for an active-based face wash. The marketing stays within India's cosmetic advertising norms (ASCI / CDSCO), with claims that match what the formula can do.
Independent and free. The Clean Sheet takes no money from brands to review, rank, or approve a product. This is a web evidence review, 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 review.
The INCI lists Salicylic Acid, and the brand explicitly states 1% concentration, which is plausible given its position in the INCI before the preservative Phenoxyethanol.
Salicylic Acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and known to penetrate pores to dissolve sebum and debris. This is a well-established functional property of the ingredient.
Salicylic Acid is a well-researched ingredient for its efficacy in managing acne and blackheads. However, for a rinse-off product, the claim of 'reduces' is based on ingredient-level evidence, not finished product testing for this specific face wash.
Salicylic Acid helps exfoliate and regulate sebum, and Witch Hazel is an astringent. These ingredients are known to help control oil. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
Witch Hazel Extract is listed in the INCI. It is known for its astringent and soothing properties.
The retrieved INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any common essential oils, supporting this claim.
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any drying or denatured alcohols, supporting this claim.
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' on its website, implying finished product testing. However, no specific study details (methodology, sample size, duration, results) are publicly visible.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Screened against the ingredient database (7 of 16 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
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.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate |
Glycerin |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
Cocamide MEA |
Sodium Lactate |
Salicylic Acid |
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract |
Coco-Glucoside |
Witch Hazel Extract |
Glyceryl Oleate |
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate |
Phenoxyethanol |
Sodium Chloride |
Triethylene Glycol |
Disodium EDTA |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
The INCI lists Salicylic Acid, and the brand explicitly states 1% concentration, which is plausible given its position in the INCI before the preservative Phenoxyethanol.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and known to penetrate pores to dissolve sebum and debris. This is a well-established functional property of the ingredient.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid is a well-researched ingredient for its efficacy in managing acne and blackheads. However, for a rinse-off product, the claim of 'reduces' is based on ingredient-level evidence, not finished product testing for this specific face wash.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid helps exfoliate and regulate sebum, and Witch Hazel is an astringent. These ingredients are known to help control oil. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
Mentioned only
Witch Hazel Extract is listed in the INCI. It is known for its astringent and soothing properties.
Mentioned only
The retrieved INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any common essential oils, supporting this claim.
Missing
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any drying or denatured alcohols, supporting this claim.
Missing
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' on its website, implying finished product testing. However, no specific study details (methodology, sample size, duration, results) are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
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No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
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.
Salicylic Acid helps exfoliate and regulate sebum, and Witch Hazel is an astringent. These ingredients are known to help control oil. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
Witch Hazel Extract is listed in the INCI. It is known for its astringent and soothing properties.
The retrieved INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any common essential oils, supporting this claim.
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any drying or denatured alcohols, supporting this claim.
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' on its website, implying finished product testing. However, no specific study details (methodology, sample size, duration, results) are publicly visible.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
The INCI lists Salicylic Acid, and the brand explicitly states 1% concentration, which is plausible given its position in the INCI before the preservative Phenoxyethanol.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and known to penetrate pores to dissolve sebum and debris. This is a well-established functional property of the ingredient.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid is a well-researched ingredient for its efficacy in managing acne and blackheads. However, for a rinse-off product, the claim of 'reduces' is based on ingredient-level evidence, not finished product testing for this specific face wash.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid helps exfoliate and regulate sebum, and Witch Hazel is an astringent. These ingredients are known to help control oil. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
Mentioned only
Witch Hazel Extract is listed in the INCI. It is known for its astringent and soothing properties.
Mentioned only
The retrieved INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any common essential oils, supporting this claim.
Missing
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any drying or denatured alcohols, supporting this claim.
Missing
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' on its website, implying finished product testing. However, no specific study details (methodology, sample size, duration, results) are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
