Salicylic acid acne treatment

Acne is a major concern for many people. They try various methods to get rid of the pimples on their faces every day. Many acne-removing skin care products contain salicylic acid. Salicylic acid can remove dead skin very well. Most acne is caused by irregular work and rest and endocrine disorders, and salicylic acid can only remove substances on the surface of the skin, so salicylic acid is not very effective in removing acne on the face. We should also pay more attention when using it in daily life and avoid using salicylic acid for a long time.

In the world of skin care products, salicylic acid is considered to be a beauty product that can remove dead skin, promote skin metabolism, shrink pores, remove blackheads and blackheads, effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and restore skin radiance. It exists in the status of a "god", removing all impurities from the skin and giving you baby-like skin. Therefore, most of the acne-removing skin care products on the market contain salicylic acid.

Among anti-acne drugs, salicylic acid is considered to be a very safe and effective anti-acne (anti-blackhead) product. It is a panacea that can cure all kinds of acne. The effects of salicylic acid are always exaggerated and beautified by sales personnel with certain purposes, causing everyone to always fall into consumption conspiracies and health risks. But is salicylic acid really so effective in removing acne?

The principle of salicylic acid in removing acne

Salicylic acid has antibacterial properties against microorganisms when applied externally. The principle of acne removal is to unclog the pores, dissolve the constituent substances between the cuticles, cause the cuticle to fall off, and remove the cuticle that is too thick. The famous saying about salicylic acid acne removal is "As long as the pores are not blocked, acne will not easily appear."

Precautions for using acne products containing salicylic acid:

1. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes (such as mouth, nose, etc.).

2. If there is a burning sensation, redness or swelling at the medication site, stop using the product and wash off the local medication. Consult a physician if necessary.

3. It should not be used on broken skin, inflamed or infected skin.

4. This drug can be absorbed through the skin and should not be used for a long time.

5. This drug should not be used on a large area to avoid absorption and poisoning.

6. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using salicylic acid products.

To sum up: salicylic acid acne treatment is just a simple exfoliation and cannot solve the fundamental problem of acne, which is the imbalance of sebum secretion by the sebaceous glands. Therefore, the use of salicylic acid acne treatment is prone to recurrence. During the use of the drug, the acne phenomenon will be alleviated, but once the drug is stopped, the acne will spread. And salicylic acid should not be used on inflamed skin. Applying salicylic acid on acne-prone skin is like rubbing salt into the wound, which will aggravate the problem. To treat acne, you should also solve the acne problem fundamentally, regulate your endocrine system, and truly eliminate acne from the inside out.