Get Clearer Skin
- Elizabeth Renee
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Salicylic Acid is the most popular of all acne treatment ingredients. Salicylic acid is a potent, skin clarifying and resurfacing beta-hydroxy acid (BHA). It's packed with anti-inflammatory properties which helps reduce the redness and inflammation associated with breakouts and blemishes. Plus, to prevent these from forming, it effectively penetrates deep into the pores to help unclog them at the source, while gently exfoliating to remove dirt, oil, and dead skin cells for a smoother complexion.
Salicylic Acid is best known for its keratolytic properties, for the ability to break down the outer layers of the skin cells (the ones that block the pores). Plus salicylic acid has great bacteria fighting powers. This highly effective, active ingredient is one of the most effective acne fighting ingredients and its reputation is very well-deserved.
On one end, there are Alpha Hydroxy Acids. These chemical exfoliators are best known for their work at encouraging cell turnover to reveal a brighter, more even complexion. Among AHAs Glycolic Acid penetrates the deepest because it has the smallest pore clearing molecule. This makes it effective for dissolving blackheads and clearing clogged pores. To improve its efficacy though, salicylic acid should be combined with glycolic acid to make it more effective. This is because, since salicylic is oil soluble, it can mix with the sebum (oil) in your pores as it clears and disinfects deeper into the pore.
Since Salicylic Acid (BHA) is an oil-soluble ingredient (derived from Willow Bark) it can work not only on the skin’s surface but penetrate deeply into the pores harnessing its excellent at unclogging abilities but it fights acne associated bacteria, the ones that lead a clogged pore to becoming an inflamed blemish. Being able to penetrate pores deeply is why it's a necessary component for an effective blemish control treatment.
BENEFITS OF SALICYLIC ACID
Visibly reduces breakouts and blemishes:
When it comes to eliminating whiteheads, blackheads and pimples, Salicylic Acid is always the answer. These whiteheads and blackheads occur when pores become clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells. As a chemical exfoliator, Salicylic Acid can take a deep dive into our pores to dissolve dead skin cells, oil, and other sorts of debris. When treating mild acne or blemishes, it is important to remember to treat those inflamed blemishes once or twice a day to enjoy its healing effects.
Removes dead skin cell buildup:
We all know just how important it is to exfoliate your skin regularly. Not only does it help to unclog pores and prevent breakouts, but it also helps to even out skin tone and allows other products to penetrate deeper. Exfoliation also end messages for skin cell to rev up metabolism, creating new, fresher, smoother skin. Salicylic Acid helps with all of this and so much more. Oily, clogged or blemished skin should choose CLARITY as their go to nighttime exfoliating serum.
Minimizes Redness:
Due to its exfoliating and oil-reducing abilities, Salicylic Acid effectively helps to reduce the redness of existing breakouts. These qualities also enable Salicylic Acid to soothe and calm the look of skin that is experiencing stubborn breakouts as well as reducing the pigmentation and discolouration these may cause.
Reduces Oiliness:
Even though Salicylic Acid can work for various skin types, it is best for oily and acne-prone skin. Due to its oil-balancing properties, this means not only will your skin appear less oily, but this can also help to reduce breakout causing blockages, and therefore the likelihood of new breakouts forming. Adding a gentle jojoba bean physical exfoliant as your cleanser for your oily skin quickens the results.
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