Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash

cleanser · 250 ml · Skincare

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash is free of fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 28-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

Fragrance-free
Contains essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Allantoin
A soothing, softening ingredient.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

28 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
6Decyl GlucosideA plant-derived, gentle cleansing agent made from glucose and a fatty alcohol. It helps…
7PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
8PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild, coconut-based cleansing agent made from coconut oil…
9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
10Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
11Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
12Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilAn essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the Australian tea tree. It is…Essential oils
13Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
14Glyceryl OleateGlyceryl Oleate is a gentle, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and…
15PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
16Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
17Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
18AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
19MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
20PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
21Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
22Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
23LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
24Leptospermum Petersonii OilEssential oils
25TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
26Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateA palm-derived emulsifier made from hydrogenated glycerides reacted with citric acid,…
27CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
28CI 42090/Blue 1Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/tea-tree-skin-clearing-facial-wash, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	Contains	Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (#12), Leptospermum Petersonii Oil (#24)
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Limonene (#23)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash fragrance-free?

Yes. The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and psoriasis. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA), Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Allantoin.