Salicylic Acid
Commonly known as: Salicylic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid.
I.N.C.I. list name: Salicylic Acid.
Extraction process: Synthetic acid obtained by the Kolbe-Schmitt method.
Source: Synthetic.
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Origin, provenance: France (Roussillon) or Brazil (Paulinia).
Chemical properties: Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA); aromatic organic compound; colorless crystalline powder; molar mass: 138.121 g/mol; soluble in water; insoluble in oil.
Properties: Emulsion, colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, balsam.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: The dosage should not exceed 2% of the formula, except for hair rinse products with a maximum concentration of 3%. Maximum 0.5% as a preservative.
Function: Keratolytic agent (exfoliating), skin care agent and preservative approved by Ecocert.
Specificities: Purifying, regenerating, antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, seboregulating, soothing, photo-protective, antibacterial, keratolytic.
Benefits: All skin types but especially oily and acneic skin, skin with imperfections (blackheads, dilated pores), dull, irregular skin or skin showing signs of photoaging (pigment spots, wrinkles), dry skin; all hair types, especially oily and dandruffy scalps; indicated to fight against ingrown hairs.
Details
Use
Face care (serums, creams, lotions, purifying cleansers, peelings, masks, beard care);
Body care (balms against warts, anti-callus creams for feet, anti-ingrown hairs care);
Hair care (anti-dandruff shampoos, hair lotions);
Make-up (complexion powders).
Preservation
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and light or any source of heat.
Contra-Indications and Precautions
This product can be irritating due to its exfoliating action, but is non-aggressive. It can cause redness and slight tingling during the first application. Avoid the eye contour area. Do not combine with glycolic acid or lactic acid.
