Salicylic acid for the skin

Salicylic acid is one of the best allies for caring for and treating our skin thanks to its many benefits, which we will explore in this post. Keep reading!

Salicylic acid is one of the components most widely used in the pharmaceutical industryand especially in medicine, because it is the main ingredient used in the formulation of aspirin.

Therefore, this componentis used for anti-inflammatory purposes and to relieve discomfort caused by viruses, allergies, sunstroke and even hangovers. Likewise, salicylic acid is used for theprevention of strokes and to combat stomach complaints, such as diarrhoea.

What is salicylic acid?

Salicylic acid is one of the chemical compoundsbest known for fighting acne, thanks to itsmultiple functionsand benefits that we will look at in the next section. In addition, this component is indicated for people with oily, combination skin anda strongtendency towardsacne.

Benefits of salicylic acid

• Fights acne.It delivers immediate results for treating spots and pimples.
• It helps toboost radiance and even out skin tone, thanks to its depigmenting properties.
• Purifies and deeply cleanses the skin, removing all traces of dirt and helping the skin to breathe throughpores.
• Softens the skinby supporting the exfoliation process.
• It provides anti-inflammatory effects thatreduce and heal spots.
• It offers antibacterial and antiseptic properties, preventing bacteria from multiplying when there is excess oil or sebum in the skin.
• Removes corns and warts.
• Reduces wrinkles, as itsupports collagen production, helping to plump them out.
• Helps prevent mosquito bites. Salicylic acid also works as a mosquito repellent. Likewise, this component is used in some body creams torelieve itching and discomfortcaused by bites.

However,excessive use of this ingredient could causeserious skin problems. Above all in people with skin that is sensitive to this type of component, as it could causedryness, irritation, peeling and redness.

Treatments with salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is a componentideal for creams, oils, facial cleansers... because it penetrates the skin easily, thanks to its smaller molecules. So products containing this component usuallyallow their active ingredients to take effectsuch as, for example, exfoliating the skin from within and offering anti-inflammatory effects, among other functions. Below, we will look at some products with salicylic acid that we have in the catalogue atFarmaciasdirect.

Corn Plaster

This plaster with salicylic acid is recommendedto be applied with very gentle pressure. We also recommend that theplaster should be changed at least once a day. 

Couldina Instant Sobres

This product is a medicine in sachets formulated totreat colds and flu when they are associated with general discomfort and pain.

As for how to take it, it is recommended to take1 sachet every 8 hours for people over 16 years old. Likewise, you can take 1 sachet every 6 hours. However,never exceed 4 sachets a day.

In addition, for now this medicineis not indicated for children under 16 years old, as it may cause Reye's syndrome,nor for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding.

AtFarmaciasdirectwe have a wide catalogue where you can find various products and medicines to care for your skin. In addition, we have a team of pharmacists who offerfree advice.

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