Salicylic Acid is a commonly found ingredient in skin care products to combat acne, and control excess sebum and blackheads. Salicylic Acid is a form of Beta Hydroxy Acid, which is an oil soluble ingredient that helps dissolve dead skin cells, remove surface and deeply rooted impurities as well as act as an anti-inflammatory agent to keep the skin refreshed. With anti inflammatory properties, proven in reducing acne, and ideal for all skin types, salicylic acid skincare is one of the most effective products on the market. You can find salicylic acids and targeted treatments recommended by a board certified dermatologist over the counter, with many effective, popular skin care products found at BONIIK.

How does salicylic acid work?

Salicylic acid works by helping the skin to remove dead skin cells and decreases redness, swelling, and inflammation. Salicylic acid products can help with oily skin and acne prone skin, reducing excess oil and preventing clogged pores while also ensuring skin cells are regulated.

If you've done your research on skin care, you've likely heard of alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids - salicylic acid is the latter. This acid works to penetrate and improve the skin's surface, keeping it clear while encouraging skin cell renewal.

Who should use salicylic acid?

Salicylic acid is most recommended to those with acne prone skin, skin irritation or inflammation, mild acne, uneven skin tone, and skin impurities. Appropriate for all skin types, including sensitive skin, even those with aging skin can benefit from using a salicylic acid based product, as it will offer exfoliating properties, keeping skin soft and supple.

As salicylic acid removes dead skin cells, the acid can clear up inflamed skin and help to prevent future breakouts. Those with mild acne, cystic acne, acne scarring, irritated skin, and poor skin texture benefit from using products containing salicylic acid.

The potential benefits of salicylic acid include the renewal of skin cells, fading of acne scars, unclogging congested pores, acne treatments, fading of dark spots, removal of acne causing bacteria to banish breakouts, removal of ingrown hairs, reduced redness, reduced size of large pores, reduced inflammation and reduced oil, thus clearing up acne, calming potential irritation, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and improving overall skin tone and elasticity.

How do I find the right salicylic acid product?

Finding the right salicylic acid product comes down to your skin type and what you're looking to do. Salicylic acids come in all shapes and sizes - you can find a great salicylic acid cleanser or face wash, a serum with 10 percent salicylic acid concentration, specific acne treatment with salicylic acid, chemical peels, oil free moisturiser with salicylic acid, water soluble products, salicylic acid acne spot treatments, or a salicylic acid designed to combat body acne.

The best salicylic acid products are effective and gentle - they will keep your skin clear, without drying you out. Whether you use the best salicylic acid serums, a treatment for adult acne, or within a cleanser or face wash, it's important to read the label and ensure your skin reacts well to the product before you over use it - it is possible to use too much salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps to improve breakout prone skin, existing acne, and clear skin impurities. However, used in excess, it can cause you to dry out or your skin to become irritated. Many dermatologists recommend using salicylic acids with an oil free moisturizer, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, tea tree, or any other gentle, hydrating product to keep your skin's moisture levels balanced.

Shop the Best Salicylic Acids with BONIIK

Shop the full range of the best salicylic acid treatments with BONIIK. What makes salicylic acid so good? The fact that it can be used for a wide range of skin types and can provide so many great salicylic acid benefits to troubled, acne prone skin including body acne.

Shop here today or try these products for healthier skin at any of our BONIIK Stores.

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