Uses of Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid is used as a daily cleansing routine to treat and prevent acne especially in oily skins. It is also used treat and prevent skin conditions blemishes (discoloured spot-on skin), skin redness, dandruff, corn & calluses (thickened layers of skin) in affected individuals. 

Therapeutic Category

Salicylic Acid: Keratolytic agents

How Salicylic Acid works

Salicylic Acid works by penetrating the affected area of skin and causing destruction of the bacteria which also reduces oil production in the skin thus treating and preventing the occurrence of skin conditions such as acne, blemishes, dandruff, and corn & calluses in affected individuals. 

Common side effects of Salicylic Acid

• irritation of skin
• redness
• dry and scaly skin 

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• If you experience excessive burning, stinging, or peeling at the site of application

Health Tips for Salicylic Acid

• Make sure you use sunscreen whenever you’re going outside. This medicine can make your skin sensitive to the sun, increasing your risk of sunburn
• Avoid using other skin care products such as exfoliating cleansers, astringent toners, or acne creams containing other acids, which can irritate your skin or cause excessive dryness when used with this medicine
• Be gentle with your skin when washing and drying. Excessive drying can increase irritation and may increase your risk of developing side effects
• Use a non-comedogenic moisturizer to reduce dryness and irritation