Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Also known as: BHA · Beta Hydroxy Acid
ExfoliatingAcne-fightingOil control
“The oil-soluble acid that goes deep into pores to dissolve congestion.”
What it does
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that is lipid-soluble, allowing it to penetrate the sebum-filled pore lining and dissolve the bonds holding dead skin cells together inside the follicle. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it uniquely effective for blackheads, whiteheads, and inflammatory acne.
Benefits
- Penetrates and unclogs pores by dissolving sebum and dead skin cells
- Reduces blackheads, whiteheads, and inflammatory acne
- Has anti-inflammatory properties that calm active breakouts
- Reduces pore size over time by keeping them clear
- Gently exfoliates the skin surface
How to layer
🌙 Evening routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
Face Oil
After toning, before moisturiser
Good for
Oily skinCombination skinAcne-prone skin
Works well with
Avoid mixing with
Heads up
- ⚠Can be drying and irritating with overuse — limit to 1–2 times per week initially
- ⚠Avoid during pregnancy
- ⚠May cause photosensitivity — use SPF in the morning
- ⚠Can disrupt the skin barrier with excessive use
How to use
Use 2–3 times per week as a toner, serum, or leave-on treatment. Do not mix with other exfoliating acids in the same routine step. Always follow with moisturiser.
Typical concentration: 0.5–2% (2% is the maximum allowed in most regions)
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