
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Anti-acne face serum, contains multiple key ingredients including glycolic and 2% salicylic acid
FEATURES
Regulates sebum production, reduces acne and blemishes, prevents pigmentation, unclogs pores, prevents wrinkles and fine lines, vegan, cruelty-free
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
Doesn't contain chemicals, cruelty-free, vegan
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Acne Blemishes Pigmentation Oily Skin Wrinkles Fine Lines Clogged PoresBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Vaadi Herbals Says
Product Description:
Vaadi Herbals Anti-Acne Serum with glycolic and 2% salicylic acid is excellent for reducing acne and blemishes by reducing excessive oiliness in the skin. The salicylic acid in this formulation exfoliates the deep layers of the skin and also penetrates pores to remove oil, dirt, and bacteria. It thereby prevents acne, blackheads, and whiteheads by cleansing the skin of germs. Anti-acne face serum that regulates sebum production. Enriched with glycolic and 2% salicylic acid. Reduces acne and blemishes. Prevents pigmentation. Unclogs pores. Prevents wrinkles and fine lines. Vegan and cruelty-free.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
glycolic-acid,salicylic-acid,apple-cider-vinegar,witch-hazel-extract,tocopheryl-acetate-vitamin-e,lemon-fruit-extract-citrus-limon,neem-extract-melia-azadirachta,d-panthenol-vitamin-b5,sodium-pca,cellulose-gum-derived-from-cotton,vegan-complaint-xanthan-gum,allantoin,aqua
Key Ingredients
glycolic-acid,salicylic-acid,apple-cider-vinegar,witch-hazel-extract,tocopheryl-acetate-vitamin-e
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