{"id":12571,"date":"2022-06-03T14:53:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T14:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/?p=12571"},"modified":"2022-06-03T14:53:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T14:53:23","slug":"benefits-of-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-exfoliation-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/benefits-of-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-exfoliation-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Salicylic Acid: It Fights Acne, Removes Dead Skin Cells and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Salicylic acid is a key ingredient in many skincare products, and for good reason! This powerful compound offers a host of benefits for the skin, from reducing inflammation to fighting acne.<\/p>\n

If you’re not already using a product that contains salicylic acid, now is the time to consider adding one to your skincare routine. Here are just some of the benefits of salicylic acid.<\/p>\n

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What is salicylic acid?<\/h2>\n

There are many different kinds of exfoliating products<\/strong> to choose from depending on skin type. Salicylic acid is an extract from the leaves of Willows which is referred to as its chemical exfoliant beta-hydroxy acid or BHA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Before describing the exact use of salicylic, let’s refresh your knowledge of how breakout occurs when bacteria, dirt, sebum, and dead skin clog your pores. Contrary to other exfoliating chemicals called Alpha-hydrazides (AHAs), water-soluble and ideal for surface exfoliations, salicylic is oil-soluble<\/strong>. It cuts out oils as well as penetrates deep into pores to eliminate blockages.<\/p>\n