We know, there is no more annoying feeling than acne on our face. Not just because they’re “unaesthetic” or painful, but because they present an unhealthy image that has little to do with the reality of skin, right? Worst of all, they show up when you least expect them, overnight, with no foolproof solution to get rid of them with minor blemishes as a result. At least, that’s what we believed until now, because, my dear, science is advancing and labs have found the life-saving asset to say enough about these pesky skin imperfections: salicylic acid.
But what is special about this asset and why is it infallible in cosmetology? In short, for all the benefits it brings. You can not only stop future appearances and significantly reduce these annoying little spots on our face (in addition to pores, pimples or excess sebum), but it will also leave your skin visibly cleaner and brighter.
As Pilar Souto, of the Bloome Aesthetic Medicine Center, explains, “salicylic acid”It is one of the most commonly used active ingredients to treat acne scars and pimples as it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. In addition, it has a powerful sebum-regulating effect, especially suitable for oily skin, since it tends to produce sebum, one of the main oils produced by our body, which, when accumulated, prevents the appearance of acne can promote.It is a fat-soluble substance that can easily penetrate the porescausing the oily areas of the face to flake off, improving the overall appearance of acne-prone or oily skin.”
In a few words, it is the golden asset when it comes to fighting acne and, especially with combination and oily skin, it feels great on the skin as it helps to reduce the excess sebum it produces naturally. correct and significantly slow down possible consequences such as blackheads or acne. Its chemical form and molecular weight They allow to avoid the bacteria that create the infectious processes that in turn cause the pimples. If the granite has already formed, it has an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effect. Plus, as a blemish prevention tool, it will be a great regulator of the skin’s oil level, preventing pores from getting clogged,” says Raquel González, cosmetologist and director of education at Perricone MD.
Aside from the great benefits, when it comes to exercise, How can we introduce this exfoliating acid into our daily routine? The ideal will be in moisturizing formulations, such as face creams for daily use. As Esther Moreno, facialist and beautician, tells us, “it’s ideal when paired with a moisturizer or serum as long as the formula is well balanced and has the correct pHin addition to the essential use of broad-spectrum sunscreen.”
To help you choose an effective cream that will help balance your skin’s needs and is ideal for fighting those pesky facial breakouts, we’ve put together this selection of seven creams, with salicylic acid in the wording, which will become your favorite beauty staple.
This Bioderma day treatment effectively reduces pimples, blackheads and acne spots that are visible after 2 days after the first application. With a skin tolerance of 97%, this treatment provides more than 8 hours of hydration, making it a perfect base in your daily routine.
Price: €18.95
The innovative Eucerin Dermopure Oil Control Mattifying Moisturizing Facial Fluid works effectively on pimples and blackheads and helps control difficult, acne-prone and blemished skin. Thanks to its formulation rich in salicylic acid, with simultaneous antibacterial and comedolytic action, this day treatment helps reduce blemishes and prevent their reappearance.
In addition, with assets such as licochalcone A, which soothes irritation and inflammation of the skin and reduces redness; or the technology that regulates sebum production, which reduces sebum production, makes the skin look brighter and the long-lasting mattifying effect improves your complexion.
Price: from 14 euros
Effaclar Mat is an anti-sebum moisturizer that counteracts shine and reduces pore size in oily, acne-prone skin. Thanks to its drying texture, you will notice a long-lasting mattifying effect with the best benefits of La Roche-Posay thermal water. The result? The appearance of the skin improves significantly, with a more even complexion, calmer skin and a healthier appearance.
Price: from 10.99 euros
Revolution Skincare’s Gel Cream is a dream for blemished skin that still needs hydration. This lightweight gel moisturizer restores balance to the skin, while blemish-fighting ingredients help fight and prevent active breakouts.
Formulated with a blend of 0.5% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) to help remove dirt and sebum in the pores, and zinc to keep skin hydrated while reducing excess sebum, it becomes your daily ally against all sorts of imperfections. Moreover, it also contains hyaluronic acid to keep the skin balanced and hydrated. An ultra-soothing and purifying formula that is sure to become a skincare staple in your routine.
Price: 9.99 euros
SOPHIESKIN Oil stop is a daytime moisturizing fluid with an innovative 0-imperfections complex formulated with a combination of active ingredients ideal for moisturizing and purifying acne-prone skin. In addition, this beauty product helps remove impurities from the skin, reduce blackheads and mattify the face, giving it a smooth and delicate finish.
Price: €9.95
This cream for combination to oily skin, even sensitive, hides pores and eliminates shine like no other. Thanks to its new formula, it absorbs excess sebum and perfects the texture of the skin, unifying the face. In addition, the texture is fluid and oil-free, which keeps the skin hydrated and absorbs all traces of the product quickly, leaving a matte and velvety finish.
Price: €16.90
Purify your skin day after day with Vichy’s Normaderm daily moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin, powered by dermo-cosmetic ingredients of natural origin for double effectiveness on the skin. On the one hand, it acts on imperfections, purifies and corrects pimples, blemishes and blackheads. While in turn involved in the skin renewal process, it moisturizes for 24 hours, visibly reduces pores and excess sebum. A multi-effect day cream that regenerates the skin like no other and strengthens its barrier function against external aggressions.
Price: from 14 euros
Source: Marie Claire
I’m Roger Gritton, and I’ve been writing for the The Fashion Vibes for over 5 years now. My specialty is beauty news; I’m passionate about covering the latest trends, products, and innovations in the industry. In my time there, I’ve become known as an authority on all things beauty-related.
I love discovering new experts to interview, researching up-and-coming ingredients and techniques that are making their way onto our beauty shelves and highlighting people who are making a difference in the world of cosmetics. My work has appeared not only on The Fashion Vibes, but also several other publications including the New York Times Magazine, Allure Magazine and Refinery29.
