Ingredient
Salicylic acid (BHA)
On labels: Salicylic Acid
Oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores, reducing blackheads and breakouts.
- What it does
- Exfoliates · Helps keep pores clear
- Evidence
- Evidence: Strong · Well studied for skincare use.
- Often chosen for
- Breakout-prone skin, Blackheads and visible pores, Oily, shiny skin, Rough texture
- Skin types
- Oily, Combination, Normal
- Typical amount
- 0.5-2% in a formula
- Best time
- Morning or evening
Good to know
Can dry skin. Many doctors advise limiting high-strength leave-on use during pregnancy.
Many doctors advise avoiding this during pregnancy — check with yours.
- Can irritate reactive skin
Products with Salicylic acid (BHA)
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