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Salicylic Acid: Skincare Hero
June 20, 2017

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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