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Conscious Chemist Flashfix Acne Treatment Serum | 2% Salicylic Acid & 0.5% Zinc PCA - 30 ml
Conscious Chemist Flashfix Acne Treatment Serum | 2% Salicylic Acid & 0.5% Zinc PCA - 30 ml
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WHAT IS IT?
Acne-fighting serum
FEATURES
Hypoallergenic, quick absorbing, contains 2% salicylic acid, lactic acid, willow bark extract, helps purify skin and prevent breakouts and acne
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
Does not cause irritation or dehydration
Who Is It For?
Adults (all Genders)What Does It Help With?
Acne Prevention And Management Purifying Skin Reducing BreakoutsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
A hypoallergenic and quick-absorbing acne-fighting serum. The clinically formulated salicylic acid easily penetrates pores to scoop out dirt, debris and excess sebum. Along with lactic acid and willow bark extract Flashfix helps to purify skin and prevent breakouts and acne.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
salicylic-acid,lactic-acid,willow-bark-extract,zinc-pca,allantoin
Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, Zinc PCA, Allantoin
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