Have you tried Benzoyl Peroxide and Alpha Hydroxy Acid treatments for your acne and been left with dry, irritated skin? Salicylic Acid is best on acne-prone, sensitive skin types. Those with sensitive skin who cannot tolerate other treatments may find that they are able to use Salicylic Acid with good results.

Salicylic Acid is a Beta Hydroxy Acid derived from the bark of the willow tree. Beta Hydroxy Acids have a larger molecular structure than their cousin, Alpha Hydroxy Acids. The larger molecule size keeps the Beta Hydroxy Acid on the surface of the skin, allowing it to more effectively penetrate and exfoliate within the pore. It works by causing the cells of the epidermis to slough off more rapidly, preventing pores from clogging up, and allowing room for new cell growth.

Listed below are our recommended products containing Salicylic Acid.