Salicylic Acid
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-inflammatory
- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Antibacterial
- Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk
3
HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Products with Salicylic Acid
Tiege HanleySAL ACID WASH Daily Face Wash for Breakout Prone Skinsalicylic acidgluconolactonepanthenol +11 actives
Cleansing Anti-blemish +1
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MuradRetexturizing Body Padsazelaic acidsalicylic acidglycolic acid +6 actives
Exfoliation Anti-blemish +4
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DermelectSelf-Esteem Neck Firming Liftsalicylic acidretinyl palmitatelactic acid +12 actives
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +4
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Naked & ThrivingClear Blemish & Pore Correcting Gelsalicylic acidglycerinhamamelis virginiana extract +4 actives
Anti-blemish Exfoliation +2
Alcohol
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nu119Platinum Peelsalicylic acidglycolic acidlactic acid +1 actives
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +2
Fragrance
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Armani BeautyCrema Nera Relieving Oil-In-Gel Cleansersalicylic acidglycerinisopropyl myristate +8 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation +1
Fragrance
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Bubble SkincareAll Clearsalicylic acidniacinamideanhydroxylitol +8 actives
Cleansing Anti-blemish +1
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MaeloveThe Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrubsalicylic acidniacinamidedimethicone +5 actives
Exfoliation Moisturizing +3
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Urban Skin RxSuper C Brightening SerumVitamin Calpha-arbutinferulic acid +4 actives
Anti-aging Evens skin tone +2
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OARS + ALPSAnti-Everything Solid Face Washsalicylic acidbakuchiolglycolic acid +10 actives
Cleansing Anti-blemish +1
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Anti-inflammatory
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinklesAllantoinHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydratedAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Exfoliation
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneGlycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Anti-blemish
NiacinamideIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moistureEthyl LinoleateHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Antibacterial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulationGlucosamine HclMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.