salicylic
Willow bark compound
Salicylic describes a compound derived from salicin, found naturally in willow bark.
Salicylic acid is used in skin treatments for acne and warts, where it dissolves dead skin cells: The dermatologist recommended a salicylic acid wash.
It's chemically related to aspirin, which is acetylsalicylic acid.
Tree skin containing salicin
- organic compoundCarbon-bonded chemical substance
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- esterificationForming esters chemically
acetylation · crystalline · derivative · synthesis · pharmacology · white powder
Shedding surface skin cells
- peelOuter fruit layer
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- serumBlood's watery portion
pores · unclog · resurface · glycolic · lactic · AHA · clarify · renewal
Pain-relieving medication
- antipyreticFever-reducing agent
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- painkillerMedication reducing discomfort
- NSAIDNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
prostaglandins · COX inhibitor · fever reducer · headache · blood thinner · cardioprotective · Bayer · buffered
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
- breakoutsSudden emergences or eruptions
comedones · clogged pores · sebum · oil control · spot treatment · acne-prone · inflammation · purging
Viral foot sole growth
- verrucaViral skin growth
- collodionNitrocellulose in solvent
- corn removalCutting away foot growths
- callusHardened protective skin
over-the-counter · papillomavirus · podiatry · peeling · concentrated · persistence · application · bandage
willow bark
Tree skin containing salicin
- organic compoundCarbon-bonded chemical substance
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
esterification · acetylation · crystalline · derivative · synthesis · pharmacology · white powder
exfoliation
Shedding surface skin cells
serum · pores · unclog · resurface · glycolic · lactic · AHA · clarify · renewal · complexion
analgesic
Pain-relieving medication
- antipyreticFever-reducing agent
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- painkillerMedication reducing discomfort
NSAID · prostaglandins · COX inhibitor · fever reducer · headache · blood thinner · cardioprotective · Bayer · buffered · platelet
pimples
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
breakouts · comedones · clogged pores · sebum · oil control · spot treatment · acne-prone · inflammation · purging · benzoyl peroxide
plantar wart
Viral foot sole growth
- verrucaViral skin growth
- collodionNitrocellulose in solvent
- corn removalCutting away foot growths
callus · over-the-counter · papillomavirus · podiatry · peeling · concentrated · persistence · application · bandage · filiform