Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid helps exfoliate the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds skin cells together. By promoting their natural shedding, salicylic acid helps loosen dead skin cells to reveal fresh, healthy-looking skin. This light exfoliation can also help prevent pores from becoming clogged with dead skin cells, in turn minimizing acne. At certain levels, Salicylic acid also helps improve the symptoms of psoriasis by reducing scaling and helping to prevent their recurrence.

Found in cleansers, lotions, creams and other skincare formulations designed specifically for rough or bumpy skin and psoriasis, using these products as directed is the best way to obtain their gentle exfoliating benefits to help restore smooth, healthy-looking skin.

Salicylic acid can be found in products for rough or bumpy skin and psoriasis on the body, as well as in acne treatments to help to prevent acne breakouts on the back and chest. This ingredient can be found in body cleansers, lotions and creams designed to meet a variety of specific skin concerns.

Every skincare regimen (with or without salicylic acid) should include a daily sunscreen that is applied every morning, rain or shine, and reapplied at least every two hours during extended periods of sun exposure. However, salicylic acid’s exfoliating effects can leave the skin more vulnerable to UV rays, so taking extra sun protection measures is recommended.

Salicylic acid can be used on the face in specially formulated products for use on the face and around the delicate eye area. Similarly it can be used on the body when formulated in rinse off and leave on formulas. If the formula is being used to manage breakouts in a leave on product, ensure the formula is lightweight and non-comedogenic..