Salicylic Acid
February 2nd, 2011 | 
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Salicylic acid?
Salicylic acid is the most over the counter acne medications, I've been using at least four years I just found another name for aspirin, and I'm allergic to aspirin … can this be what is making my acne worse?
Aspirin is the acid acetasalicylic not salicylic acid.
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Sal-3 Salicylic Acid and Sulphur Soap Salicylic Acid and Sulfur soap provides keratolytic, antifungal, and antiseptic action. Salicylic acid alone is mildly anti-pruritic, bacteriastatic and keratolytic. This effect is due to the lowering of pH at the surface of the skin, improving the hydration of the keratin layer. Salicylic Acid and Sulfur in combination are synergistic, and support normal keratin formation. Bar soap is particular… |
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Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional) $14.99 The outside layer of your skin is covered in oil, and being oil soluble, the Salicylic acid is able to penetrate this outer layer. Salicylic/20 peel breaks down the protein bonds between the layers of skin, which is why a much quicker peel can be achieved. For acne, the Salicylic acid has several properties that make it a very effective treatment for acne. Salicylic/20 peel acts as an anti-inflamm… |
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Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional) $16.95 Glycolic Acid is a superficial peeling agent that is made from sugar cane. It is often considered the most active and beneficial of the Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids (AHA). Glycolic/35 works beneath the skin to stimulate collagen and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Working below the surface there is generally very little visible peeling with the Glycolic/35. With repetitive and continuous… |
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