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Salicylic Acid: What You Need to Know

The world of beauty and skincare is packed with players. But a handful of skin-gredients are the staples with scientifically backed evidence. One such ingredient is Salicylic Acid. This superstar ingredient can do everything if you are looking to exfoliate dead skin cells or prevent breakouts. In this blog, we have tried to cover everything you must know about Salicylic Acid. We're going to give you the lowdown on this magical ingredient! So, let's begin, shall we?

What is salicylic acid?

Salicylic acid is an FDA-approved skincare ingredient and the only beta-hydroxy acid used in skincare products. Perfect for oily skin, salicylic acid is your pimple's worst nightmare. It penetrates into your skin and works to dissolve the dead skin cells that clog your pores. So if you are prone to breakouts, we'd recommend using salicylic acid. Thanks to its ability to diminish excess oil and unclog pores!

It is lipophilic, which means it quickly penetrates into oily skin, loosening the attachment between cells in the outer layer of skin. Thereby encouraging exfoliation. It reduces sebum secretion and soothes inflamed acne. It is most effective in treating acne and other oily skin-related issues.

Top benefits of salicylic acid for your skin

Salicylic acid works magic for your skin, and here's how!

Cleanses excess oil from pores

As mentioned earlier, salicylic acid is oil-soluble, quickly penetrating your skin's surface to remove oil buildup and deep-rooted impurities. In addition, it helps in suppressing sebocytes (sebum-producing cells) to regulate excess oil. As a result, this hero ingredient gives your skin a deep cleanse while improving your skin texture and complexion.

Prevents blackheads & whiteheads

This comedolytic ingredient helps treat breakouts while preventing future blackheads and whiteheads from forming. Salicylic acid deep cleanses the pores to make them oil-free and help keep breakouts at bay! In addition, it prevents the clingy blackheads and whiteheads from returning to your skin's surface.

Weakens acne bacteria

Acne bacteria do not like an oxygen-rich environment. And fortunately, salicylic acid lets your skin breathe oxygen by unclogging and exfoliating the pores, thus, combating acne and acne-causing bacteria.

Exfoliates dead skin cells

Salicylic acid is an exfoliating agent that sloughs off dead skin cells and improves cellular turnover. In addition, as aforementioned, it is comedolytic and prevents skin breakouts.

Soothes inflammation

Its anti-inflammatory properties help soothe acne's redness, soreness, and irritation.

How to use salicylic acid on the face?

Though the recommended concentration of salicylic acid products may vary from person to person, products with a 2% concentration are generally safe to use. If you are looking for salicylic acid products, here are a few suggestions handy for you. So get ready to spend your moolah on these fantastic products!

How often should you use salicylic acid?

If it agrees with your skin, you can use it as often as twice a day for two weeks in a row. But please be extra careful about it coming in contact with your eyes. In case irritation persists, discontinue using it.

Conclusion

You're no stranger to salicylic acid now! It is one of the best exfoliating skincare ingredients. Not only does it help in deep cleansing your pores, but it also improves skin texture and the appearance of pores. Various products, including cleansers, serums & moisturizers containing salicylic acid, are available. However, before purchasing any product, make sure it uses natural salicylic acid.

PS: Salicylic acid naturally occurs in Willow bark. And our chemists ensure that we use only natural salicylic acid in our products.