salicylic acid
Aspirin's chemical precursor
Salicylic acid is a compound derived from willow bark, used medicinally and in skincare.
It treats acne by penetrating pores and dissolving dead skin cells: a cleanser with salicylic acid.
It also removes warts and calluses.
Chemically related to aspirin, it reduces inflammation and is found in many over-the-counter exfoliants and treatments.
Substance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- serumBlood's watery portion
- exfoliantSkin-sloughing substance
- poresMinute dermal openings
complexion · brightening · clarifying · purifying · renewal · resurfacing · dead skin cells · smoothness
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
- breakoutsSudden emergences or eruptions
clogged pores · sebum · oil control · comedones · pustules · papules · inflammation · purging
Tree skin containing salicin
- white willowEuropean medicinal tree
- meadowsweetFragrant perennial wetland herb
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
- herbal remedyPlant-derived therapeutic preparation
extraction · folk medicine · Hippocrates · pain relief · ethnobotany
Of hydroxybenzene compounds
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
- esterificationForming esters chemically
derivative · synthesis · organic compound · pharmacology · crystalline · solubility · pH · molecular structure
cleanser
Substance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- serumBlood's watery portion
- exfoliantSkin-sloughing substance
pores · complexion · brightening · clarifying · purifying · renewal · resurfacing · dead skin cells · smoothness · glow
pimples
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
breakouts · clogged pores · sebum · oil control · comedones · pustules · papules · inflammation · purging · acne-prone
willow bark
Tree skin containing salicin
- white willowEuropean medicinal tree
- meadowsweetFragrant perennial wetland herb
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
herbal remedy · extraction · folk medicine · Hippocrates · pain relief · ethnobotany
phenolic
Of hydroxybenzene compounds
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
esterification · derivative · synthesis · organic compound · pharmacology · crystalline · solubility · pH · molecular structure · acidic
peeling
Coming off in strips
psoriasis · dandruff · scaliness · flakiness · plaque · podiatry · plantar warts · collodion · topical treatment · softening
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
- acidssulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrofluoric acid
- acne productsspot treatment, pimple patch, acne cream, benzoyl peroxide, acne wash
- Acne Treatmentsbenzoyl peroxide, retinoid, retinoids, retinol, tretinoin
salicylic acidglycolic acid
Sugarcane-derived skincare exfoliant
lactic acid · citric acid · hyaluronic acid · AHA · alpha hydroxy acids
salicylic acidbenzoyl peroxide
Topical antibacterial oxidizer
retinoids · tretinoin · tea tree oil · antibacterial agents · antibiotics
salicylic acidsodium hydroxide
Corrosive alkaline compound
lye · bases · ammonia · potassium hydroxide · baking soda