Salicylic Acid Cleanser | Peppermint Salicylic Cleanser

Salicylic acid is one of the most well-researched ingredients in skincare for a reason. As a beta hydroxy acid, it is oil-soluble — meaning it can penetrate into the pore lining itself rather than working only at the skin's surface. That is what makes it effective for congestion, breakouts, and the kind of textural irregularity that other exfoliants cannot fully address.
Most salicylic acid cleansers are built around that single ingredient and little else. The surfactant system is aggressive, the formula strips moisture, and the skin ends up more reactive than before. That creates a cycle — more oiliness, more breakouts, more stripping.

The Peppermint Salicylic Cleanser was formulated to break that cycle.

Salicylic acid handles the active exfoliation — decongesting pores, smoothing texture, improving the appearance of tone and pigmentation over time, and providing antibacterial support that helps reduce the frequency and severity of breakouts. Sunflower Oleosomes deliver essential lipids to support the skin surface during the cleansing process.
Saccharide Isomerate provides sustained hydration. Glycerin maintains moisture balance. The amino acid surfactant removes debris, makeup, and sunscreen without disrupting the barrier.

Peppermint Oil contributes more than sensory experience. It supports circulation at the skin surface and provides a cooling, invigorating effect that makes this formula genuinely pleasant to use daily — which matters, because consistency is what makes salicylic acid work.

Use it as your primary daily cleanser for oily, congested, or acne-prone skin. Use it as a treatment prep cleanser before exfoliation or professional procedures. Use it as a shaving companion — the salicylic acid helps prevent ingrown hairs and post-shave congestion.

It sits at the front of the Truth Treatment System for anyone targeting breakouts, congestion, or uneven tone as their primary concern.

• Salicylic acid cleanser with BHA that works inside the pore to decongest, smooth texture, and help prevent breakouts

• Amino acid surfactant system cleans effectively without stripping moisture or disrupting the skin barrier

• Peppermint Oil supports surface circulation and provides a cooling, invigorating daily cleanse

• Sunflower Oleosomes and Glycerin maintain skin comfort and moisture balance during active cleansing

• Helps improve the appearance of uneven tone, dullness, and post-breakout pigmentation with consistent use

• Suitable for use as a daily cleanser, treatment prep, or shaving companion

• Ideal for normal to oily, acne-prone, congested, and dull or discolored skin types

Apply a small amount to damp skin.

Massage gently into the skin, working the formula across the face to break up surface debris, makeup, and sunscreen.

Rinse thoroughly with tepid water.

Use once or twice daily as tolerated.

For treatment prep, use immediately before exfoliation or professional procedures.

For shaving, apply to the area and use as a pre-shave or shave companion.

Follow with your Truth Treatments regimen.

Use as directed.

Ideal for normal to oily, acne-prone, congested, and dull or discolored skin types.

Well suited as a treatment prep cleanser for those using active serums, retinol, or professional procedures.

Can be used by those alternating between an active and a resting cleanser — pair with the Hyaluronic Honey Cleanser on recovery days.

Not recommended as a primary daily cleanser for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.

Salicylic Acid A beta hydroxy acid that is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate inside the pore lining rather than working only at the surface. Helps decongest pores, smooth texture, reduce the appearance of breakouts, and support a more even-looking skin tone with consistent use.

Peppermint Oil Provides a cooling, invigorating sensation and supports surface circulation. Contributes to the sensory experience that makes this formula genuinely pleasant to use daily.

Sunflower Oleosomes A lipid-rich delivery system that nourishes the skin surface with essential fatty acids during the cleansing process. Supports skin feel without heaviness or residue.

Saccharide Isomerate A plant-derived hydration ingredient that mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factors. Provides sustained hydration that helps counteract the drying effect typical of acid-based cleansers.

Glycerin A skin-identical humectant that attracts and retains moisture. Supports a soft, comfortable skin feel after cleansing.

Amino Acid Surfactant (Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Taurate) A mild, skin-compatible cleansing agent derived from coconut. Removes surface impurities without stripping or disrupting the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Taurate, Sunflower Oleosomes, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Peppermint Oil, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Dextrin Palmitate

The Peppermint Salicylic Cleanser is the first step in the Truth Treatment System for those targeting acne, congestion, or uneven tone.

Cleanse with Peppermint Salicylic Cleanser Activate with Biomimetic Mineral Mist Treat with Transdermal C Serum or targeted treatment Restore with Omega 6 Healing Cream as needed.

For those alternating between an active and a resting cleanser, pair with the Hyaluronic Honey Cleanser on recovery days.

Use as directed.

Salicylic acid has been used in skincare for decades. It works. The problem is rarely the ingredient, it is the formula it comes in.

Most salicylic acid cleansers are built around aggressive surfactants that strip the skin's natural lipids and disrupt the acid mantle. The salicylic acid clears the pore. The surfactant damages the barrier. The skin becomes more reactive, produces more oil, and the cycle continues.

That is not a skin problem. That is a formulation problem.

I built this formula around an amino acid surfactant system specifically to avoid that outcome. It cleans effectively without stripping. The Sunflower Oleosomes and Glycerin maintain skin comfort during the cleansing step. The Saccharide Isomerate provides hydration that holds.

Salicylic acid works best when used consistently. Consistency requires a formula the skin can tolerate every day. That was the goal here, an active cleanser that earns daily use rather than one the skin has to recover from.

Use as directed.

Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph.
Dermatology Pharmacist & Formulator
Founder, Truth Treatment Systems