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Salicylic Acid
Category: Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), Exfoliant, Antimicrobial agent
Brief description: Salicylic Acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) known for its ability to exfoliate the skin and treat acne. It's oil-soluble, enabling it to penetrate into the pores of the skin.
Benefits: Exfoliates skin, unclogs pores, and reduces inflammation, making it effective in treating acne and improving skin texture.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for oily, acne-prone skin. Not recommended for those with dry or sensitive skin.
Target audience: Individuals dealing with acne, blackheads, oily skin, blemishes, or enlarged pores.
Chemical composition: It's a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid and a beta hydroxy acid.
Physical aspect: White crystalline solid.
Compatibility: pH-dependent stability; compatible with a variety of cosmetic ingredients. Avoid using with other strong acids or high concentrations of alcohol.
Concentration: Used at 0.5-2% in over-the-counter products, up to 20-30% in professional peels.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause skin irritation, peeling, especially at higher concentrations and sensitivity to the sun.
Regulatory status: Over-the-counter drug in some countries when used in acne treatment products.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Most salicylic acid in cosmetics is synthesized, although it can be derived from willow bark.
Brief description: Salicylic Acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) known for its ability to exfoliate the skin and treat acne. It's oil-soluble, enabling it to penetrate into the pores of the skin.
Benefits: Exfoliates skin, unclogs pores, and reduces inflammation, making it effective in treating acne and improving skin texture.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for oily, acne-prone skin. Not recommended for those with dry or sensitive skin.
Target audience: Individuals dealing with acne, blackheads, oily skin, blemishes, or enlarged pores.
Chemical composition: It's a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid and a beta hydroxy acid.
Physical aspect: White crystalline solid.
Compatibility: pH-dependent stability; compatible with a variety of cosmetic ingredients. Avoid using with other strong acids or high concentrations of alcohol.
Concentration: Used at 0.5-2% in over-the-counter products, up to 20-30% in professional peels.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause skin irritation, peeling, especially at higher concentrations and sensitivity to the sun.
Regulatory status: Over-the-counter drug in some countries when used in acne treatment products.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Most salicylic acid in cosmetics is synthesized, although it can be derived from willow bark.
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