Salicylic
acid is effective at concentration between 1 and 3%. Glycolic
acid becomes effective at concentrations of about 7% to
10%
Hydroxy
acids, such as salicylic acid and glycolic acid, are widely
used as exfoliating agents and for skin peels. They remove
dead skin cells and also loosen and slowly dissolve skin
lesions such as acne scars, keloid scars, surgical scars,
burn scars, moles, skin tags, stretch marks, age spots,
and sun damage marks.
Salicylic
acid is effective at concentration between 1 and 3%. Glycolic
acid becomes effective at concentrations of about 7% to
10%
The secret
of hydroxy acid actions is that your healthy, normal skin
is very tough and has a high resistance to such acids. In
contrast, most skin lesions have less structural integrity
and are more easily broken down by the acids. The repeated
use of such acids over periods of a month or longer slowly
dissolves most skin lesions.
Some research
suggests that BHAs, especially salicylic acid, may be more
effective in exfoliating the lower dermal skin layers and
may be less irritating. Synthetic salicylic acid has long
been in dermatology for treating adult acne. Salicylic acid
is lipid soluble and hence penetrates the fatty sebum produced
by sebaceous glands, eliminates acne causing bacteria, and
reduces the clogging of infected pores and acne.
A small
amount of the salicylic acid is converted into copper salicylate,
a powerful and safe anti-inflammatory. This blends skin
exfoliation with skin soothing actions. Salicylate also
has ultraviolet absorbing properties. Prof. John Sorenson
has researched and written extensively on beneficial actions
of copper salicylate on skin, general health, and the anti-cancer
properties of copper salicylates.
Leading
dermatologist, Dr. Albert Kligman, in particular salicylic,
at concentrations of about 2%, are better than Glycolic
acid for anti-aging and for skin exfoliation. Professor
Kligman is well known in dermatology for his research on
the anti-aging actions of retinoic acid (Retin-A). Results
from Dr. Kligman's laboratory found that the outermost stratum
corneum layer is renewed after applications of salicylic
acid.
Ingredients: Purified water, salicylic acid, glycerin, propylene glycol (and) diazolidinyl urea (and) methylparaben (and) propylparaben, hydroxyethylcellulose, polysorbate-20, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice (aloe vera) gel..
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