Apart From Banishing Acne, Here Are 3 Other Things Salicylic Acid Can Do For The Skin
Written by Sumona BoseMay 29, 2020
Salicylic acid is considered a magic ingredient for acne solutions. Whether it’s your dermatologist or the trusted beauty guru on Instagram, the benefits of this supercharged ingredient has been proven already. But, like other active ingredients, salicylic acid is good for multiple things other than getting rid of acne.
Apart from banishing acne, salicylic acid can also get rid of acne scars and blemishes. It does so by breaking up old skin cells and promoting cell regeneration. When used in post-acne skincare, this powerhouse of an ingredient can clear any traces of acne from your face. However, make sure to consult your dermatologist before committing to long term use of the same.
02. It clears up whiteheads and blackheads
Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble ingredient and is capable of penetrating deep into your skin. So deep that it can actually dissolve the ‘glue’ that holds skin cells together. That is what makes them perfect to keep whiteheads and blackheads at bay. They can dissolve debris that clogs the pores and work as an anti-inflammatory to calm the bumps left behind by stubborn blackheads.
03. It deeply exfoliates your skin
There is a reason why your dermat might ask you to discontinue externals exfoliates like scrubs and peel-off masks while on acne treatment. Given its supreme exfoliation powers, salicylic acid is also used in keratolytic medications. It works on softening and sloughing off the top layer of dead skin cells.
So, if you suffer from dull skin that is too sensitive for an external scrub, a salicylic acid-infused face wash can be your perfect alternative. As mentioned above, make sure you pick the right formulation, as overuse of salicylic acid can cause irritation and redness in the skin.
Did you know: Salicylic acid can also be used to treat dandruff and flaky scalp. This BHA (beta hydroxy acid) can help treat seborrheic dermatitis — an extreme form of dandruff caused by lack of self-sloughing of dead skin cells on your scalp.
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Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!
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Written by Sumona Bose on May 29, 2020
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!