INCI Name
Salicylic Acid
Common Name
Salicylic Acid
Phonetic Spelling
sal-uh-SIL-ik ASS-id
What Salicylic Acid Does For The Skin
Exfoliator / Decongesting Active
Salicylic Acid is a beta-hydroxy Acid (BHA) used to target signs of congestion and improve skin texture by exfoliating the skins surface.
Salicylic Acid Under The Microscope
Salicylic Acid (SA) is commonly used in skincare to help with the management of textural irregulatiries, signs of congestion, and dullness. It works by exfoliating dead skin cells from the surface. Since SA is oil-soluble, it is miscible with lipids and can get into the pore lining to help clear them out. Its ability to mix with oils allows it to be easily absorbed into the top layers of the skin, making it effective for treating and improving skin texture.
