Is
Salicylic Acid mild enough?
Unlike other acids such as fruit acids, which have water-soluble characteristics, salicylic acid is a fat-soluble organic acid. That is to say, its action often only stays on the surface of the skin and does not penetrate into the dermis layer, so it is irritating. Less sexually active, sensitive skin can also be used with peace of mind.
What is the role of salicylic acid and its derivatives?
1, oil control acne
Because salicylic acid is a fat-soluble organic acid, it can easily disintegrate excess sebum on the surface of the skin, and inhibit excessive secretion of sebum. It also has a strong dissolution effect on the angle plug and acne formed by sebum clogging. The unclean state of the hair follicle wall helps the sebum to be smoothly removed from the pores, and the acne is quickly removed by the bacteriostatic properties.
2, promote skin metabolism
The process of metabolism of the stratum corneum is the layer-by-layer process of keratinocytes. However, when excessively aged keratinocytes adhere to the skin and cannot fall off properly, the skin's metabolism rate will slow down, affecting the health of the stratum corneum and the touch of the skin. Salicylic acid can dissolve the substances used for connection between cells and cells, so that the aged keratinocytes can quickly fall off from the surface of the skin, thereby promoting the metabolism of the skin and restoring the delicate touch of the skin.
3, help to fade spots
Pigmentation on the surface of the skin usually occurs in unhealthy keratinocytes. The use of salicylic acid can help strip off this layer of aged keratinocytes, just as the mirror is wiped clean and regains a clear and clear impression. In addition, salicylic acid can assist the penetration of other acid whitening ingredients, so it is often added to the whitening essence in the form of a complex to help fight against potential spots on the underlying skin.
In general, the concentration of salicylic acid added to anti-aging products is controlled below 2%. Under this premise, salicylic acid can improve the problem of keratin dysfunction caused by aging, helping to visually improve skin texture. At the same time accelerate the skin against the absorption of old ingredients. In addition, in the field of medical beauty, the use of salicylic acid at a concentration of about 30% can achieve an anti-wrinkle effect substantially equivalent to a 70% fruit acid skin rejuvenation treatment.
