{"id":602,"date":"2017-08-22T01:49:22","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T01:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinflash.en7crebq-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=602"},"modified":"2018-12-26T19:32:06","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T02:32:06","slug":"using-salicylic-acid-to-treat-whiteheads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skinflash.com\/using-salicylic-acid-to-treat-whiteheads\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Salicylic Acid To Treat Whiteheads"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to skincare, acne is always a top concern for most. Regardless of age or gender, we all experience bouts of breakouts due to stress, hormones or diet. However for some, acne is a chronic condition that needs a regular regime to help keep it under control. When searching for an acne fighting product, you more than likely have come across salicylic acid more than once. It is found in cleansers, moisturizers and cleansing pads. You can find it over the counter (OTC) or through a prescription. It is touted as the go to acne remedy, along with benzoyl peroxide.<\/p>\n
For as common as it is, many do not understand what it is, why it is effective or how to use it properly. If you want a leg up on how to deal with your acne, this powerful ingredient could be the answer.<\/p>\n
This primary ingredient derives its name from the Latin name for willow tree, salix<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em>In case you were not aware, willow tree is a common ingredient in many anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen. It is categorized as a beta <\/a>hydroxy acid<\/a>\u00a0and is liophillic. Now if that sounds familiar its because hydroxy acids are also used in many anti-aging products like, alpha hydroxy\u00a0acid<\/a> and glycolic acid<\/em>. Lipophillic simply means that it does not bind with water and is attracted to oil.<\/p>\n These acids are known for increasing cell production; the difference with this group acids is that other two increases collagen production while the other is milder and exfoliates and unclogs pores.<\/p>\n Salicylic is derived from the bark of willow trees as a white solid then isolated and treated with a synthetic process that filters the acid into a liquid form for cosmetic and skincare use.<\/p>\nHow Does It Work for Acne?<\/em><\/h4>\n