Kenvue Brands LLC
Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator
Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator
Kenvue Brands LLC
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WHAT IS IT?
Body cleanser and exfoliator with 1% Salicylic Acid
FEATURES
Gently cleanses and exfoliates, Helps prevent breakouts, Fragrance-free formula
BEST FOR
oily, acne-prone
CHECKS
Free of sulfates, oils, dyes, parabens, phthalates
Who Is It For?
All Ages With Body AcneWhat Does It Help With?
Treats And Prevents Body Acne Smooths Skin TextureBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Kenvue Brands LLC Says
Product Description:
Gently cleanse and exfoliate while clearing up and helping prevent breakouts with Neutrogena® Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator. Ideal for use on the back, chest and shoulders, this fragrance-free body wash is formulated with 1% Salicylic Acid (BHA), a proven acne fighting ingredient that helps treat and help prevent future breakouts. The formula also includes Gluconolactone (PHA), which provides gentle exfoliation and helps leave your skin smoother and clearer.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Sodium-C14-16-Olefin-Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl-Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Gluconolactone, Sodium-Hydroxide, Potassium-Acrylates-Copolymer, Disodium-EDTA
Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid (1%), Gluconolactone
Ingredients Details
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Common Name(s): Cahs,hydroxypropyl sultaine
CAS Number: 68139-30-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides amphoteric foaming and conditioning with excellent compatibility across surfactant systems.
Why It's Used: Premium amphoteric surfactant for mild foaming shampoos and cleansers requiring broad surfactant compatibility and improved skin and eye tolerance vs capb alternatives.
How It Works: Amphoteric sultaine (internal zwitterion from quaternary ammonium + sulfonate) provides: foam stability and enhancement; antistatic conditioning on hair; mildness enhancement reducing ionic surfactant irritation; viscosity building with salt addition. superior eye tolerance vs capb (betaine).
Typically Found In: Baby shampoos,mild cleansers,eye-safe products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – amphoteric surfactant
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – from coconut fatty acid chain
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine's superior eye tolerance vs capb arises from its sultaine rather than betaine zwitterionic head group. the sulfonate anion (so3⁻ in sultaine) is a stronger acid group than the carboxylate (coo⁻ in betaine), providing greater charge neutralisation and better interaction with tear film proteins — the molecular basis for its improved eye irritation profile in baby and sensitive-eye formulations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Disodium Edta
Common Name(s): Edathamil disodium,edta disodium,versene 100
CAS Number: 139-33-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides metal ion chelation to prevent product degradation and boost preservative and antioxidant efficacy.
Why It's Used: The most essential stability ingredient in cosmetics — disodium edta's metal chelation prevents rancidity, discoloration, and preservative failure caused by trace metal contamination in virtually all aqueous cosmetic formulations.
How It Works: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid provides six potential coordination sites for metal ions (aminodiacetate groups). chelates ca²⁺, mg²⁺ (stability), fe³⁺ (fenton radical prevention), cu²⁺ (oxidase inhibition). disrupts gram-negative bacterial outer membrane by chelating membrane calcium, enhancing preservative penetration.
Typically Found In: Virtually all aqueous cosmetics — creams, lotions, shampoos, toners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – chelating agent
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.005%–0.1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Disodium edta's preservative potentiation against gram-negative bacteria is mechanistically elegant: gram-negative outer membranes contain lipopolysaccharide stabilised by calcium and magnesium bridges. edta chelates these metal ions, destabilising the lps layer and creating pores that allow hydrophobic preservatives (phenoxyethanol, parabens) to penetrate — converting gram-negative-resistant preservatives into broad-spectrum ones.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Gluconolactone
Common Name(s): D-gluconolactone,delta-gluconolactone
CAS Number: 90-80-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the gentlest chemical exfoliation with simultaneous antioxidant, moisture retention, and barrier support.
Why It's Used: Preferred exfoliant for rosacea, eczema, sensitive skin, and post-procedure recovery where standard ahas cause unacceptable irritation.
How It Works: Hydrolyzes slowly on skin surface to gluconic acid providing gentle exfoliation. multiple hydroxyl groups enable water binding (humectant) and metal chelation (antioxidant).
Typically Found In: Sensitive skin exfoliants,rosacea treatments,eczema care,post-procedure recovery
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – polyhydroxy acid (pha)
Secondary Functions: Gentle exfoliation,antioxidant,humectant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 5%–15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – fermentation or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived from glucose or synthetic. among the safest chemical exfoliants available.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: No photosensitization; no stinging; suitable for very sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – ideal for sensitive, reactive, rosacea, and eczema-prone skin; no photosensitization
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. no photosensitization. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,soothing actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phas have molecular weights 2–3× larger than ahas, limiting penetration to superficial layers. combined humectant and antioxidant properties make them uniquely well-tolerated while providing meaningful exfoliation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,green & yu (2003) pha review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Potassium Acrylates Copolymer
Common Name(s): Potassium acrylates copolymer,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from potassium acrylates copolymer.
Why It's Used: Potassium acrylates copolymer delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: potassium acrylates copolymer. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Potassium acrylates copolymer provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,potassium acrylates copolymer technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12