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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COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser tubeCOSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

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

£13.49 £18.00 25% offsaving
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180mliS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml

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.

£48.00
Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel CleanserEnviron Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser
Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser

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

£34.00
Medik8 Surface Radiance CleanseMedik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse

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

£24.00
SkinCeuticals Blemish + AGE Cleansing GelSkinCeuticals Blemish + AGE Cleansing Gel
SkinCeuticals Blemish + AGE Cleansing Gel

Formulated for ageing skin prone to blemishes this unique cleanser decongests the skin by removing any impurities and excess oils whilst also combatting the ageing process.

£44.99 £50.00 10% offsaving
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal CleanserSkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser

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.

£39.99 £45.00 11% offsaving
Medik8 Clarifying FoamMedik8 Clarifying Foam
Medik8 Clarifying Foam

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

£24.00
NeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying CleanserNeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser
NeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser

£24.80 £31.00 20% offsaving
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense tubeMedik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

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

£24.00
PCA Skin Blemish Control BarPCA Skin Blemish Control Bar
PCA Skin Blemish Control Bar

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

£43.00 £45.00 4% offsaving
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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 473ml bottleCeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 473ml
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 473ml

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
Dermatologist Recommended
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel bottleLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel 400ml
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel 400ml

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

£24.00
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60mliS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60ml
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60ml

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.

£25.00
Dermatologist Recommended
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser bottleCeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser

Efficiently cleanse and remove makeup, whilst delivering hydration with the CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser. This rich cream transforms into a foam to gently cleanse without disrupting the natural barrier.

£14.50
Image Skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Gel CleanserImage Skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Image Skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Gel Cleanser

Call 0113 282 7744 for product advice or to place an order.

£33.30 £37.00 10% offsaving
Dermatologist Recommended
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 236ml bottleCeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 236ml
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 236ml

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
DMK ACU-KLENZ - Acne Cleansing Gel
DMK ACU-KLENZ - Acne Cleansing Gel

Existing Face the Future DMK customers can re-order by calling 0113 282 7744. New customers interested in purchasing DMK products can book a free consultation at our advanced skin clinic.

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Medik8 Try Me Size Surface Radiance Cleanse 40mlMedik8 Try Me Size Surface Radiance Cleanse 40ml
Medik8 Try Me Size Surface Radiance Cleanse 40ml

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

£10.00
Eminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic CleanserEminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
Eminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser

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...

£45.00
Medik8 Travel Size Clarifying Foam 40mlMedik8 Travel Size Clarifying Foam 40ml
Medik8 Travel Size Clarifying Foam 40ml

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

£8.00
Eminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating CleanserEminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser
Eminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser

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...

£45.00
HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser - Pure, Clear & CleanHydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser - Pure, Clear & Clean
HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser - Pure, Clear & Clean

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.

£50.00
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel 200ml
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel 200ml

Oily skin prone to imperfections? Deeply cleanse and unclog pores with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel 200ml.

£17.00
Codex Labs Bia Exfoliating Wash tubeCodex Labs Bia Exfoliating Wash
Codex Labs Bia Exfoliating Wash

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

£32.00
DCL Active Mattifying CleanserDCL Active Mattifying Cleanser
DCL Active Mattifying Cleanser

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

£24.00 £32.00 25% offsaving
Eminence Organic Skincare Acne Advanced Cleansing FoamEminence Organic Skin Care Acne Advanced Cleansing Foam
Eminence Organic Skin Care Acne Advanced Cleansing Foam

Eminence Organic Skin Care Acne Advanced Clarifying Hydrator 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...

£46.00
Nip+Fab Salicylic Fix Jelly Cleanser bottleNip+Fab Salicylic Fix Jelly Cleanser
Nip+Fab Salicylic Fix Jelly Cleanser

£7.96 £9.95 20% offsaving
DMK Acu-Klenz Travel Size 60ml
DMK Acu-Klenz Travel Size 60ml

Existing Face the Future DMK customers can re-order by calling 0113 282 7744. New customers interested in purchasing DMK products can book a free consultation at our advanced skin clinic.

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Nip+Fab Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Wash Night bottleNip+Fab Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Wash Night
Nip+Fab Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Wash Night

£5.59 £6.99 20% offsaving

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