About Salicylic Acid
Exfoliant for acne-prone skin. Category: Beauty Actives, Subcategory: BHA Acid. Default unit: percent. Notes: pH dependent
Key Information
Compare All Forms
Compare different forms of Salicylic Acid by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:
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Salicylic Acid (mg) |
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Salicylic Acid (BHA)
Salicylic acid (BHA) exfoliates and reduces inflammation, tr... |
Tier 3 | 3 | — | Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. | View → |
Scientific Evidence
Kraft, J. N., & Lynde, C. W. (2005). Moisturizers: What they are and a practical approach to product selection. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 53(1), 1-17. / Arif, T. (2015). Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review. Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 8, 455. / Draelos, Z. D. (2008). The effect of salicylic acid on acne. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 59(3 Suppl 1), S70-S72.