Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is a type of colorless and natural aromatic carboxylic acid as it is made from a willow plant, so it is also called salicylic acid or colloidal acid.
Salicylic acid is a common name but its formal name is 2-hydroxy benzoic acid, and its chemical formula C7H6O3, and it is prepared by the reaction of sodium phenols with carbon dioxide under the influence of extreme temperature and pressure. Today it is one of the most used acids in the fields of pharmacy and beauty. Treatment of the skin and its problems, in addition to the aesthetic uses of this acid, and the first to use the bark of the safflower to treat skin and skin problems are Indians.
Benefits of salicylic acid for skin
- Salicylic acid mixed with glycolic acid is an antidote to fight hair that grows under the skin.
- It is used as a peeling agent in the case of foot injury, psoriasis or rheumatism, where the layers of the dead skin are scraped by this acid or what is known as cold ironing.
- Used in cases of clogged pores in the scalp which cause dandruff and weak hair follicles.
- Salicylic acid peels into the upper layers of the skin, making the skin younger by renewing the keratin protein in the skin.
- It is used in the treatment of acne and in alleviating its effects.
- Fight infections and bacteria by wiping the place of his blisters.
- It works to unify skin color and eliminate pigmentation caused by sun, fatigue and delivery.
- It is used in the manufacture of skin creams, which are used to lighten skin, elbows, sensitive areas and knees.
- It is used in the manufacture of skin-care products for both normal skin and acne.
- It has great power if used to fight a type of pimples as it prevents re-emergence again.
- Reduces skin irritation in the event of exposure to the hot sun and works to moisturize and renew the cells; thus fights the manifestations of the age of the skin
How to use Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is not taken by mouth completely; but the doctor determines the appropriate method according to the type of injury or cosmetic goal you want, the skin can clear the skin completely clean it once to twice a day to standardize the color or get rid of pimples, the crust and hair problems uses shampoo contains Salicylic acid, for diseases and skin infections Salicyl acid adhesives are applied in the evening and removed in the morning on the site of infection, and it also contains ointments, which are painted by the skin to treat psoriasis, eczema and skin corneal.