Will I get acne after using skin care products containing salicylic acid? Salicylic acid is not a panacea for acne removal.

Will I get acne after using skin care products containing salicylic acid? They say salicylic acid is great for removing acne! But why is it that the effect is obvious when used on other people’s faces, but seems so useless when used on one’s own face? why is that?

Will I get acne after using skin care products containing salicylic acid?

Maybe. Because low concentrations of salicylic acid have limited acne removal effects and can only deal with mild to moderate acne, and those below 0.5% have little effect. But too high a concentration is not suitable for face application. Also, if your acne isn't caused by clogged pores, salicylic acid may not be very useful. Furthermore, if the acne is very severe, with pustules, nodules, etc., even if the concentration of salicylic acid is high, the effect will be limited.

Why do I still get acne after using salicylic acid?

1. Salicylic acid has a bad temper

In addition to its abilities, salicylic acid also has its own temper—it is irritating to the skin. The ability of salicylic acid increases with concentration, but as concentration increases, so does irritation. In order to achieve a balance, the state stipulates that the upper limit of concentration in skin care products is 2%. Below this concentration, the irritation is relatively small. But its effect also means that it can only deal with some mild to moderate acne.

2. Salicylic acid is fat soluble

Salicylic acid is fat-soluble and is not very soluble in water or oil. In addition, salicylic acid concentration of 0.5%-2% has certain exfoliating, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. But if the concentration of the salicylic acid you buy is less than 0.5%, and only a part of it is actually dissolved in the product, the effect will naturally be compromised.

3. Salicylic acid has limited effects

The main function of salicylic acid is to dissolve excess keratin on the hair follicle epithelium to achieve the purpose of unclogging pores. However, if your acne is not only caused by clogged pores, but also by severe local inflammation caused by fungal follicles or immune abnormalities, the effect of salicylic acid may be limited. You must use drugs that can kill microorganisms/parasites and anti-inflammatory drugs (skin care products) at the same time to treat acne.

4. Acne is more serious

If the acne is severe, such as with pustules, nodules, and cysts, even if the concentration of salicylic acid is high, the effect is limited and it is really powerless to save the situation.

Salicylic acid acne treatment should be based on the severity of acne

If you want to use salicylic acid to treat acne, please first determine whether your acne is mild or severe.

1. Mild to moderate acne

You can choose salicylic acid acne essence. Nano-level salicylic acid is combined with a variety of natural plant extracts to remove acne and cleanse the skin. It can penetrate the skin and reach the source of acne directly, helping to inhibit the growth of acne, effectively improving acne skin and repairing acne scars.

When facing stubborn large pimples or sudden large-area acne breakouts, you can also apply a salicylic acid acne mask, which can deeply cleanse the skin, effectively dissolve fatty acids, oils, and dust in the pores, absorb excess waste in the pores, and bring a refreshing and natural look to the skin! When it is inconvenient to go out, you can also use it instead of essence to wipe the skin and areas with strong oil secretion!

2. Severe acne

In the case of severe acne with pustules, nodules, and cysts, even if the concentration of salicylic acid is high, its effect is limited and it is really powerless to save the situation. It is recommended to seek professional treatment from a dermatologist.