Regulating Sebum
Acne and oily skin is caused by the excess sebum production in the skin. Salicylic Acid has anti-inflammatory properties and ability to regulate sebum production. It reduces inflammation in sebaceous glands and promotes better skin and scalp. Further, it helps in reducing oil production and size of sebaceous filaments in the skin.
Skin Exfoliation
Salicylic acid is included in a wide range of skincare products for exfoliation. The keratolytic properties in salicylic acid help soften the skin’s outer layer and dissolve bonds between dead skin cells, thereby, helping with new cell growth. This helps unclog pores, reduce whiteheads, blackheads and improves skin texture. It is clinically proven that Salicylic Acid helps smoothen rough patches, seasonal dryness and scaly, bumpy skin.
Anti-inflammatory Properties
Our skin is delicate. When you have breakouts, your skin gets irritated and suffers from inflammation. Salicylic acid in skincare products helps reduce inflammation with its anti-inflammatory properties. It interferes with the production of prostaglandins, the inflammatory mediators on the skin and suppresses the Cyclooxygenases, enzymes responsible for prostaglandin synthesis.
Helps Skin Renewal
Another advantage of Salicylic Acid proven by researches is its ability to help renew skin. By combatting dead skin cells, it helps reveal fresh and brighter skin underneath. Studies show that Salicylic Acid helps in dealing with the appearance of dull, photodamaged skin with consistent use 8 to 12 weeks.
Treating Scalp Conditions
If you suffer from dry scalp or dandruff, your dermatologist is likely to recommend the use of shampoo with Salicylic Acid. It is effective for scalp treatments to combat seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. Shampoos with Salicylic acid work against flakiness, itching and promote skin cell shedding on the scalp.
How Microplastics Reduce Effectiveness of Salicylic Acid?
Many skincare and haircare products have heavy usage of microplastics. These microplastics include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and acrylates and are used in cosmetic formulations for better texture and exfoliation. But, using microplastics in these products has shown reduced effectiveness and absorption of active ingredients like Salicylic Acid.
Microplastics end up creating a barrier over the skin which makes it difficult for active ingredients to fully penetrate into the skin, thereby reducing Salicylic acid’s ability to deep clean pores for effective results. Using microplastics in these products affects pH levels of the formulations which impacts the efficacy of ingredients included.
With La Pink’s 100% microplastic free formulations, the penetration of active ingredients is amplified and thus the results turn out magical.
How to Get the Best Out of Salicylic Acid?
Salicylic acid is available in skincare and haircare products in different formulations. You will find products like face wash, toner, serums and shampoos with Salicylic Acid in it. Just ensure that if you have a sensitive skin type, the concentration of Salicylic acid is low, somewhere around 0.5% to 1%. If you have acne prone, oily skin, the concentration can go up to 2%.
Use the products 2-3 times a week or as recommended by the dermatologist. Do a patch test to understand your skin’s tolerance against present ingredients. Do not forget to hydrate and moisturise your skin afterwards.
Salicylic Acid is one of the most powerful ingredients in skincare and haircare products. It helps target breakouts, oil production, dull skin and dandruff. It has immense backing from science and is proven to show remarkable results.
