Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid Skincare

What is Salicylic Acid?

Salicylic Acid is the most common type of beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Beta Hydroxy Acids are oil-soluble and have the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin for maximum results. Salicylic Acid is naturally derived from willow bark and is best known in the industry for helping to prevent acne and breakouts.

Which skin types is Salicylic Acid best for?

If you have oily and blemish-prone skin, Salicylic Acid is your go-to acid. Steer clear of this acid if you have dry skin as this could further aggravate the dryness.

What are the main benefits of Salicylic Acid?

  • Gently exfoliates
  • Reduces skin congestion by removing dead skin cells
  • Calms inflammation and redness
  • Decreases oil production
  • Unclogs pores

How to use Salicylic Acid?

Use a Salicylic Acid serum or cleanser once a day either in the morning or evening to control sebum production. If you use Salicylic Acid in the morning, make sure that you follow with an SPF as this BHA increases your skin's sensitivity to the sun.

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A dual action, daily deep pore exfoliator that creates a healthier looking, more radiant skin tone.

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Thoroughly removes dirt, oil, impurities and make-up as well as unclogging pores but without ever drying the skin.

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Medik8 Blemish SOS is designed for use on individual blemishes or problem areas. It contains a fusion of spot-fighting active ingredients, all in a soothing and cooling clear gel.

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Formulated to improve oily and acne prone skin, providing results in as little as 24 hours.

£40.00
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The CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is ideally formulated for dry, rough and bumpy skin and it contains three essential ceramides. salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid.

£23.50
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This lightweight, oil-free hydrator replenishes moisture levels in oily, acne prone skin for a clearer, more radiant complexion.

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Alleviate rough and bumpy skin texture and leave skin feeling smoother and softer.

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The CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is ideally formulated for dry, rough and bumpy skin and it contains three essential ceramides. salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid.

£14.50
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Promote a hydrated and smooth skin surface with resurfacing pads containing Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic Acids to brighten and clarify skin.

£62.00

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PharmaClinix Lightenex Gold Cream 30mlPharmaClinix Lightenex Gold Cream 30ml
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Medik8 Travel Size Clarifying Foam 40mlMedik8 Travel Size Clarifying Foam 40ml
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Thoroughly removes dirt, oil, impurities and make-up as well as unclogging pores but without ever drying the skin.

£8.00
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This daily treatment clears existing acne, as well as preventing new breakouts and minimising post-blemish hyperpigmentation.

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