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Salicylic Acid

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About this ingredient

Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, used to exfoliate and refine the look of skin. It helps remove oil and buildup for a smoother-looking, clarified complexion.

Benefits for skin’s appearance

  • Helps refine the appearance of pores.
  • Supports smoother-looking skin texture.
  • Helps improve the appearance of blemishes and buildup.

In our formulas

Salicylic Acid appears in our Pink Clay Purifying Mask, Refining BHA Cleanser and Clarifying Moisturizer. In Complexion Renewal Oil, it is one component of the Micro-Resurfacing Acid Blend. Explore each finished formula for its own directions.

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What does Salicylic Acid do in skincare?

Salicylic Acid is an exfoliant that helps remove oil and buildup, smooth the look of texture and refine the appearance of pores.

Which of our formulas contain Salicylic Acid?

The formulas featured here are Pink Clay Purifying Mask, Clarifying Moisturizer, Refining BHA Cleanser and Complexion Renewal Oil.

How is Salicylic Acid used in Complexion Renewal Oil?

It is part of the Micro-Resurfacing Acid Blend, together with naturally derived fruit alpha hydroxy acids. Explore Complexion Renewal Oil for its ingredient details and directions.

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