Salicylic Acid Serums & Skincare Products

Looking to treat acne, balance breakouts, and prevent further flare ups? Try salicylic acid products. An all-out acne-fighting hero ingredient, salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid—meaning it’s oil soluble, so it can penetrate through the layers of the skin more easily than alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) which are water soluble. That’s good news in the battle against bacteria and pore-clogging debris which lead to acne, as it treats them deep within, preventing them from becoming breakouts on the surface. Plus, it’s anti-inflammatory too, calming any redness and reactivity.

Kick-start your balancing and clarifying routine with a salicylic acid cleanser to clean out your pores and detox skin, ready for your salicylic acid serum. Products with salicylic acid and retinol make for the dream team in acne-control, smoothing, and clarifying, so look for a serum containing these. To target active breakouts and reduce inflammation fast, try salicylic acid paired with sulfur in a spot treatment cream. Follow with a clarifying gel moisturizer containing salicylic acid for daily refining and to help keep breakouts at bay. If you’re looking for a deeper detox, opt for a salicylic acid peel as this delivers deeper, elevated exfoliation, and allows other skincare ingredients to penetrate better. If you have clogged pores on your nose or any other specific areas, you can use a salicylic acid infused spot treatment too.