Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid kill death celk board-certified dermatologist says dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and reduced oil and sebum Joyce Imahiyerobo-IpMD, FAAD, owner of Vibrant Dermatology and SkinBar MD. In addition to being an exfoliant, it also acts as an acne-fighting and anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Y. Claire Chang, board-certified dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology explains: “As an oil-soluble ingredient that can be absorbed into the lipid layers of the skin more easily, it can penetrate the skin. deeper into the skin and pores. “It exfoliates and brightens skin as well as unclogs pores to prevent blackheads, whiteheads, and subsequent breakouts. Salicylic acid not only helps prevent and clear active breakouts. but can also improve acne scars.”
And because salicylic acid exfoliates so well, it can also help your topical products penetrate better, says Chang, which can be helpful in treating conditions like psoriasis. candle. The hardworking ingredient can also be used as a peel-off agent for acne, melasma, sun damage, dark spots, psoriasis and warts.
