Salicylic Acid: Skincare Hero
Salicylic acid is a key ingredient in many skin-care products for the treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis pilaris, acanthosis nigricans, ichthyosis and warts. Independent Chemical Corporation is a cosmetic ingredients supplier, and has this product ready for purchase. Below are listed the many benefits of the acidic hero:
1. Exfoliates Skin
Salicylic acid dissolves dead cells and flaky skin. It removes grime and dirt from the skin’s surface and within the pores, purifying skin.
2. Fights Acne
Salicylic acid helps reduce acne inflammation, relieve painful acne, reduce oily skin that promotes acne and clears out gunky pores. All this helps treat acne and prevent further breakouts.
3. Fades Acne Scars & Blemishes
If you have a lot of acne scars, blemishes, dark spots and black marks on your skin, you might want to try out salicylic acid. It’s good for reducing discoloration and evening out the skin tone.
4. Opens Clogged Pores
Salicylic acid also increases circulation which in the case of oily skin and clogged pores, helps circulation of stale oils, grime, dirt and pollution right out of the pores.
5. Reduces Oily Skin
When applied to oily skin, salicylic acid breaks down fatty compounds, helping clear out excess oils from the skin.
6. Shrinks Large Pores
By tightening skin and reducing oiliness, salicylic acid shrinks large pores. Its astringent properties work in minimizing large pores which gives skin a smooth appearance.
7. Promotes Anti-Aging
Salicylic acid increases cell turnover, which speeds up the rate at which skin grows.
8. Reduces Skin Inflammation
Salicylic acid is good for reducing all kinds of inflammation and redness on skin. You can use it for acne inflammation, eczema flare-ups, sunburns and more.
9. Loosens Blackheads
By opening up the pores, salicylic acid helps loosen and squeeze out blackheads. You can make your own blackhead removal treatment as follows:
10. Dissolves Warts
When used at a 10% to 30% concentration, salicylic acid is said to dissolve warts.
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