Salicylic alcohol is a drug that is used in medicine and cosmetology as an external agent for various skin diseases. It is manufactured by the pharmaceutical industry in the form of 1% and 2% salicylic acid solution in ethyl alcohol. Salicylic alcohol is effectively used for skin against acne since the time when special anti-acne drugs were not available.
Properties of salicylic alcohol for facial skin
Salicylic alcohol has the following properties:
- antibacterial;
- antifungal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- drying;
- Cleansing;
- exfoliating (keratolytic).
When applied to the skin, salicylic alcohol helps to soften and dissolve keratin of the epidermis, provides removal of the cornified skin. Penetrating into the pores, it clears them of dirt and sebaceous plugs, and also helps to narrow the pores. This product disinfects the skin well, preventing the spread of infection and removing inflammation.
In addition to using salicylic alcohol from acne and black spots, this remedy is used to get rid of post-acne (red and pigment spots, small scars), with increased skin fatness.
How to apply salicylic alcohol against acne?
Salicylic alcohol is recommended to apply to skin areas affected by acne , with a cotton pad or cotton swab. It is better to start with a lower concentration (1%), and after a while you can go to the application of salicylic alcohol with a concentration of 2%. Apply after cleansing the skin, making light movements and not strongly rubbing it.
Because salicylic alcohol dries the skin, preferably if the skin is not oily or not combined, after 10-15 minutes after rubbing the skin rinse it with cool water. During this time, the product will have time to penetrate into the pores and act, and washing will help avoid excessive drying of the skin and side effects.
Based on salicylic alcohol, you can also prepare various products for deep cleansing of the skin and getting rid of rashes. For example, an effective recipe is popular, in which salicylic alcohol is combined with levomycetin and streptocid. We will quote it:
- Take a bottle of salicylic alcohol (1%).
- Powder 5 tablets of levomycetin and 3 tablets of streptocid.
- Add the resulting powder into a bottle of salicylic alcohol, mix thoroughly.
- Treat inflamed skin areas 1 - 2 times a day. The effect is noticeable after 2 weeks.
Precautions when using salicylic alcohol
Salicylic alcohol - a fairly powerful tool that requires compliance with certain rules when applying it. Not
- with very dry or flaky skin;
- when using other skin preparations that can help dry out the skin;
- during pregnancy and lactation.
During the use of this tool, it is recommended to use moisturizers for skin regularly. It should be borne in mind that after two months of constant use of salicylic alcohol, skin becomes addictive to this drug, and the effect is significantly weakened. Therefore, you should take breaks in the medical course (for a period of about 2 weeks).
Do not apply salicylic alcohol on mucous membranes, open wounds, birthmarks, birthmarks, warts. When there are various allergic reactions, severe redness, burning, itching should be from the use of this tool.