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DERMATOUCH Salicylic Acid 2% Niacinamide 6% Anti-Acne Oil-Free Gel For Active Acne, Oil Balancing, Pore tightening - 30 gms
DERMATOUCH Salicylic Acid 2% Niacinamide 6% Anti-Acne Oil-Free Gel For Active Acne, Oil Balancing, Pore tightening - 30 gms
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WHAT IS IT?
Anti-Acne Oil-Free Gel with clinically proven actives including Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide
FEATURES
Formulated with Salicylic Acid for gentle exfoliation, Niacinamide for reducing acne inflammation and spots, balances oil and clear pores, smooths and clears skin texture
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oily
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Free from oils, suitable for sensitive skin, does not clog pores
Who Is It For?
Men And Women With Acne Prone Oily Combination And Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Reduces Size Redness And Swelling Of Pimples Decreases Sebum Production Reduces Acne Inflammation Redness Hyperkeratosis Unclogs Blocked Pores And Has Antimicrobial Activity Against Acne BacteriaBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Dermatouch Fixitwith Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide oilfree gel is dermatologically tested & formulated to reduce the size, redness and swelling of pimples. This advanced gel is a blend of clinically proven actives that boost skin turnover with gentle exfoliation. Dermatouch Fixitwith Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oilfree gel has skin soothing properties and combats skin irritants while balancing skinโs texture. This oilfree gel is formulated with Salicylic Acid that helps to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. It gets absorbed deep into the skin to penetrate skin pores to remove excess dirt and oil. Niacinamide helps to reduce acne inflammation and spots, acts as a lipid barrier minimizing redness, fine lines, wrinkles, inhibits melanin production, and reduces hyperpigmentation. It helps to balance oil, clear pores and gives the skin a smooth and clear look. Suitable for acne prone skin, oily skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin, suitable for both men and women. Key Benefits include decreasing sebum production to reduce breakouts, reducing acne inflammation and redness, reducing hyperkeratosis, unclogging & dissolving blocked skin pores to allow shrinking of pimples, promoting antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua, Vitamin B3, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Aloe Vera Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide
Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide
Ingredients Details
Allantoin
Common Name(s): 5-ureidohydantoin,glyoxyldiureide,aluminum dihydroxy allantoinate
CAS Number: 97-59-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Soothes irritation, accelerates wound healing, promotes skin cell renewal, and provides mild keratolytic exfoliation.
Why It's Used: Gold standard multi-function soothing active โ one of the most widely used cosmetic ingredients across all product types for its exceptional tolerability and clinically proven multi-action skin conditioning.
How It Works: Promotes keratinocyte proliferation and fibroblast migration for wound healing. mild keratolytic activity by disrupting corneocyte binding. anti-irritant via direct protein binding and anti-inflammatory cytokine reduction. humectant activity via hydroxyl groups.
Typically Found In: Post-procedure products,sensitive skin formulas,wound care,anti-acne treatments,baby products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Wound healing,keratolytic,anti-irritant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or comfrey-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Exceptionally well-tolerated; suitable for all skin types including baby and compromised skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Allantoin's keratinocyte proliferation stimulation occurs via receptor-mediated signaling (possibly machr activation) rather than non-specific irritation-driven proliferation, making it a true wound-healing stimulant rather than a pro-inflammatory proliferative signal.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,araรบjo et al. allantoin review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Carbomer
Common Name(s): Carbopol,polyacrylic acid,carboxyvinyl polymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides transparent gel textures and thickening at very low concentrations via ph-responsive swelling.
Why It's Used: The most widely used gel thickener โ provides crystal-clear, stable gels at concentrations as low as 0.1-0.5% with ph-controlled viscosity.
How It Works: Highly crosslinked polyacrylic acid remains tightly coiled at acidic ph. neutralization with naoh or triethanolamine ionizes carboxylic groups causing electrostatic repulsion that unfolds and swells the polymer coils, dramatically increasing viscosity. concentration-dependent thickening.
Typically Found In: Gels,serums,emulsions,sunscreens
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ polyacrylic acid thickener
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Carbomer's ph-responsive swelling mechanism provides an elegant formulation control tool: a neutralized gel can be liquefied by ph reduction (adding acid) and re-thickened by reneutralization. this reversible rheology control allows two-phase products that mix on application without the need for mechanical emulsification.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Propylene Glycol
Common Name(s): 1,2-propanediol,pdg,propane-1,2-diol
CAS Number: 57-55-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant hydration alongside solubilization of water-soluble actives and preservation boosting.
Why It's Used: Multi-function glycol for comprehensive formulation utility: hydration, solubilization, and preservation in a single cost-effective ingredient.
How It Works: Two hydroxyl groups provide water binding for humectant activity. propylene backbone provides solvent capacity for both polar and moderately non-polar actives. antimicrobial activity via membrane disruption enhancing preservative systems.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,toners,almost all aqueous formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ glycol humectant / solvent
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from propylene oxide (petrochemical) or bio-based (corn fermentation)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate; potential sensitizer in sensitive individuals at high concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-established safety profile. ewg score: 3. bio-based pg available from corn fermentation.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Propylene glycol's dual polarity (two hydroxyl groups + propylene hydrocarbon backbone) enables dissolution of ingredients spanning a wide hydrophilicity range โ from highly polar actives (amino acids, glycerin) to moderately lipophilic actives (salicylic acid, retinol). this broad solubility range makes it uniquely versatile as a cosmetic solvent.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Salicylic Acid
Common Name(s): Bha,2-hydroxybenzoic acid,orthohydroxybenzoic acid,willow bark acid
CAS Number: 69-72-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Salicylic acid exfoliates the skin surface and inside pores, dissolves the 'glue' holding dead skin cells together, reduces sebum production, and combats acne-causing bacteria.
Why It's Used: Its oil solubility makes it uniquely effective at penetrating pores and dissolving sebum plugs โ a function that water-soluble ahas cannot perform. it is the preferred exfoliant for oily, acne-prone, and congested skin.
How It Works: Salicylic acid disrupts desmosomal bonds between corneocytes, promoting exfoliation. its oil solubility allows it to penetrate the sebaceous follicle, dissolving sebum and dead cells. it also has anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
Typically Found In: Cleansers,toners,serums,spot treatments,masks,chemical peels,anti-dandruff shampoos,acne treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ beta hydroxy acid (bha)
Secondary Functions: Anti-acne,anti-dandruff,keratolytic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ2% (otc acne treatment in us); up to 30% in professional chemical peels
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or willow bark derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Naturally occurring in willow bark (salix alba) and wintergreen oil. commercially produced synthetically via kolbe-schmitt reaction for cosmetic use.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 3/5 โ moderate; can cause dryness, peeling, and irritation, especially at higher concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic; actually anti-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Can cause irritation, dryness, and sun sensitivity. avoid contact with eyes. not recommended during pregnancy at high concentrations. can be drying โ follow with moisturizer.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ start with lower concentrations and frequency; may not be suitable for reactive or rosacea-prone skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe at otc concentrations (0.5โ2%). regulated as a drug in some countries (us: fda category i acne treatment). avoid in pregnancy at high concentrations.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,zinc,tea tree oil,benzoyl peroxide (at different times),hyaluronic acid (to counteract dryness)
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of retinol (cumulative irritation),multiple exfoliating acids simultaneously,benzoyl peroxide in same step (can increase irritation)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Salicylic acid is a member of the salicylate family and shares structural similarity with aspirin. its anti-inflammatory mechanism mirrors aspirin's cox inhibition pathway, making it uniquely effective for inflammatory acne.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,us fda acne monograph,journal of the american academy of dermatology
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12