Pure Salicylic Acid Powder (CAS 69-72-7)

Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid, or BHA, and is a powerful and effective exfoliant widely used for face peels and in products for teenage or oily skin.

Because the structure of salicylic acid makes it alcohol- and oil-soluble, it's able to connect with the skin more efficiently than water-soluble-only products and is a wonderful ingredient in products targeted at pores.

Salicylic acid can often lower the pH of your final product, so be sure to test the pH to ensure it is 3.5 or above.

Salicylic acid is prepared by the carboxylation of sodium phenate and has a long shelf life when kept cool and dry.

How Does Salicylic Acid Work On Acne? When your hair follicles (pores) get plugged with dead skin cells and oil, blackheads (open plugged pores), whiteheads (closedplugged pores), or pimples (pustules) often appear.Salicylic acid penetrates into your skin and works to dissolve the dead skin cells clogging your pores. It can take several weeksof use for you to see its full effect.