Salicylic Acid

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid swatch

INCI Name
Salicylic Acid

Common Name
Salicylic Acid

Phonetic Spelling
sal-uh-SIL-ik ASS-id

Salicylic Acid Benefits For The Skin
Exfoliator / Decongesting Active

What Salicylic Acid Does for the Skin

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 blemishes and improving skin texture.
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