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Salicylic Acid: The Answer To All Your Blemishes

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Struggling with stubborn breakouts? Or ones that resemble a small house? Don’t worry, we get you!

If this sounds like your biggest skincare struggle, it’s time you meet Salicylic Acid, aka the solution to all your blemish-related problems! Stick with us to find out what Salicylic Acid is, what is does, and how to use it. Trust us, it’s your new skincare best friend.

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What is Salicylic Acid?

We’ve all heard of AHAs and BHA in skincare. Well, Salicylic Acid is that BHA.

The colorless acid exfoliator is organically derived from Willow Trees and is oil-soluble. It can penetrate pores, exfoliating both the skin’s surface and its deeper layers (unlike AHAs which only exfoliate the skin’s surface). It comes in the form of cleanser and toners, as well as gels, creams or treatments.

How does Salicylic Acid work?

Acting as an acid exfoliator, Salicylic Acid is often used to treat skin disorders, including blemishes. It calms angry breakouts and reduces redness, hyperpigmentation and inflamed age spots.

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How Salicylic Acid Improves Blemishes

To reduce blemishes, you ultimately need clean skin. When applied, Salicylic Acid works to penetrate pores and loosen clogged follicles, while scrubbing away dead skin cells for a smooth surface. This also helps to prevent future breakouts through exfoliating dead skin cells to reveal a healthy, youthful-looking appearance.

Salicylic Acid also has a drying effect that directly targets clogged pores. It helps to regulate excess sebum production to keep skin matte and prevent breakouts. The soothing properties also help to reduce inflammation for calmer-feeling skin.

Who Should Use Salicylic Acid?

Got whiteheads, blackheads, or both? Salicylic Acid is for you! Both types of breakouts are caused by clogged pores and bacteria, which Salicylic Acid helps to reduce.

If you’re struggling with hormonal based cystic acne, though, we recommend speaking to your doctor for something more specific to your needs!

How To Use Salicylic Acid

If you’re a new user, ease yourself in – you don’t want to dry or irritate your skin! With high concentrated forms of Salicylic Acid, dot the product onto new or existing blemishes and rub in gently.

PSA: Unlike other blemish treatments, it usually comes in a clear gel form which can be layered beneath makeup.

Best Salicylic Acid Skincare Products

Targeted Acne Serum 2% Salicylic Acid

Perfect for everyday use, the Targeted Acne Serum 2% Salicylic Acid is lightweight and targets enlarged pores and blackheads, encouraging a clearer complexion for reduced breakouts.

How to use: Apply to the face morning and evening after cleansing and before toning for best results.

2% Salicylic Acid Toner

Prevent blemishes and battle breakouts with the Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid Toner. This light, hydrating treatment contains Marshmallow Extract to keep skin moisturized and calm redness.

How to use: Use a cotton wool pad to sweep across the face and neck after cleansing.

Acne 2% Salicylic Acid Mask

For a more intense treatment, try the Acne 2% Salicylic Acid Mask. With Charcoal to draw out and absorb excess sebum and dirt, skin is left feeling cleaner and clearer than ever.

How to use: Apply to affected areas and leave for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off.

Body Skincare Salicylic Acid (Balancing) Body Blemish Spray

Meet the best Body Skincare Salicylic Acid (Balancing) Body Blemish Spray. Formulated with powerful active ingredients like Vitamin C, Salicylic Acid and AHAs, the spray cleanses and prevents sebum build-up for clean, soft and balanced-looking skin.

How to use: Simply spritz over any areas on body breakouts that need attention.

Anytime Anywhere 1% Salicylic Acid Acne Touch Up Stick

The Anytime Anywhere 1% Salicylic Acid Acne Touch Up Stick is a gamechanger for your skin care collection, perfect for anyone battling blemishes and in need of an emergency solution. Packed into the perfect portable size, you have your skin care savior on hand for any sudden breakouts or irritation that needs soothing.

How to use: Simply apply the stick over any blemishes to quickly treat and calm the area.

PSA: Its clear, lightweight formula means your treatment can be applied under makeup, making it your best kept secret.

 

And that’s the lowdown on Salicylic Acid and why you need it in your life!

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