
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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Foaming and mattifying cleanser with Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids to gently remove excess surface oils and environmental debris without drying out skin.

This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse removes all dirt, oil and unwanted bacteria thoroughly from the skin, leaving luminous skin clarity.

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

This soap free cleanser washes away excess oils and problematic bacteria whilst exfoliating and improving skin texture.

Deep cleansing with a combination of salicylic, lactic and mandelic acid for effective removal of impurities and control of sebum production.

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.

This soft-foaming, brightening and exfoliating cleanser is formulated with Glycolic and Phytic Acids to promote cellular turnover, refine skin clarity and effectively rid skin of oil, dirt, debris and long-wear makeup.

This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.

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Medik8 Try Me Size Surface Radiance Cleanse 40ml removes all dirt, oil and unwanted bacteria thoroughly from the skin, leaving luminous skin clarity.

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

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Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash available from Face the Future.

2% Salicylic Acid for skin purifying cleansing, perfect for oily and acne-prone skin.

Oily skin prone to imperfections? Deeply cleanse and unclog pores with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel 400ml.

Eminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser available from Face the Future. Eminence Organic Skincare products are free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colourants and fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum and other...

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Eminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser available from Face the Future. Eminence Organic Skincare products are free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colourants and fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum and...

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.

HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser - Pure, Clear & Clean eliminates impurities, encourages fast correction of imperfections and tackles the signs of aging with a blend of exfoliating salicylic and mandelic acids and a unique pore-cleansing peptide.

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Formulated with Wasabi Extract and Salicylic Acid, Nip+Fab Teen Skin Fix Jelly Wash Night helps to purify the complexion and remove dirt and impurities to reveal clarified and smooth skin.

A gentle daily cleanser with Salicylic Acid that removes excess sebum and impurities leaving the skin feeling smooth and soft without any tightness.

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This deeply cleansing and mildly exfoliating cleanser is ideal for oily, spot-prone skins.

Gently cleanse away impurities with this creamy, exfoliating cleanser infused with Jojoba Grains to give light exfoliation and soothe dry, flaky skin.
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