CHLOROSALICYLIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

CHLOROSALICYLIC ACID

Safety grade: A

Chlorosalicylic acid is a chemically modified form of salicylic acid (a compound derived from willow bark) that has a chlorine atom added to it. It's designed to provide similar benefits to salicylic acid but with potentially different properties.

This ingredient is used in skincare products to help condition and improve skin texture by gently exfoliating and promoting clearer, smoother-looking skin.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026