How long should I apply salicylic acid mask? What should I pay attention to when using salicylic acid for the first time?

Salicylic acid is a facial mask that is often used by everyone. Salicylic acid mask can unclog pores, soften cuticles and remove acne. So, how long should you apply the salicylic acid mask? Let’s take a look together below.

How long should I use a salicylic acid mask?

Generally, 20 minutes is enough to apply a facial mask. Doing it for a long time will burden the skin and have the opposite effect. You can do it three to four times a week, and slowly massage in the excess essence until it is absorbed. After using salicylic acid for 2 months, the oil-soluble properties of salicylic acid can penetrate deep into the pores where sebum secretion is vigorous and into the stratum corneum with more fat, and fully remove the excessive keratinization of the stratum corneum and clear the blackheads in the pores. The effect will be seen after 1-2 months of use.

The effects and hazards of salicylic acid mask

The function of salicylic acid mask is to promote the exfoliation of the skin's stratum corneum, thereby fading acne marks and brightening the skin tone. Excessive use of salicylic acid masks will remove the stratum corneum and reduce the skin's defense capabilities, causing skin damage. Long-term excessive use will bring two harms. First, the stratum corneum will become thinner and the skin's resistance will be weakened; second, the skin will become sensitive. Salicylic acid has a strong effect on the vitreous stratum corneum. If it is always used excessively, such as multiple times a day, it will cause certain harm to the skin. This situation needs to be avoided.

How many times a week should I use salicylic acid mask?

Use a salicylic acid mask once a week. Salicylic acid mask is a relatively effective mask. Using it too frequently will cause the skin's stratum corneum to become thinner, easily damage the skin barrier, and cause sensitive skin.

What should I pay attention to when using salicylic acid for the first time?

1. If it is the first time to use salicylic acid products, it is best to start with 2 or 3 times a week, and then use it every day after confirming that the skin tolerates it, because salicylic acid is irritating and some skin types are intolerant to it;

2. It is recommended to use salicylic acid serum only at night. If you want to use it during the day, please apply sunscreen products with SPF15 or above, because after salicylic acid removes old dead skin cells, the new cells produced are easily sunburned by ultraviolet rays;

3. Some people will experience acne breakouts after use. Salicylic acid helps clean pores. If the pores are severely clogged, it is normal to have acne breakouts after use. The acne breakout cycle is generally about 2 to 3 weeks. If you keep using it, your skin will gradually improve.