Salicylic acid is often used to solve skin problems, because it is there that they want to get rid of as quickly as possible. Known for its properties and principles of impact on the skin, it can be used for all types of acne, regardless of the cause of their appearance.
There are a huge number of ways to use salicylic acid for the face, for example, you can:
- wipe the skin;
- prepare mask-peeling on its basis;
- to make lotions.
How can I rub my face with salicylic acid?
This method of using this drug is recommended to use in the fight against oily skin, which is prone to the formation of inflammation and black spots, or if there are a lot of pimples. It will be enough twice a day to wipe the skin with a cotton pad moistened with an alcohol solution of salicylic acid. Do it better after washing. Begin wiping with 1% solution, so that the skin gradually gets used to it, and then gradually increasing the concentration.
Regularly carrying out this procedure will significantly reduce the pores and remove excess fat, which will help prevent the appearance of acne, and gradually you can get rid of the pigmentation, left after the already cured or squeezed acne.
Facial cleansing with salicylic acid
Since salicylic acid has an exfoliating property, it is used for face peeling, that is, removing the top layer of cells. The principle of action in this procedure is that the acid penetrates deep into and dissolves the old cells, thereby provoking an increase in the production of collagen and elastin. After such procedure the skin becomes more elastic, and fine wrinkles disappear.
Simultaneously with the rejuvenation of the skin, the inflammations present on it are removed, its color and structure are improved, the pigment spots are removed and the production of sebum is normalized. Facial peeling with salicylic acid is considered a relatively mild procedure, because after it there are no consequences of ordinary cleansing - redness and severe peeling.
There are 2 types of this procedure:
- surface - using a 15% solution of acid;
- middle-surface - with 30% solution.
Regardless of the kind, cleaning has a certain structure:
- Preparation of the skin, by applying to it cleansing and softening agents.
- Degreasing.
- Application of a special solution or mask, which in addition to Salicylic acid includes other ingredients: dairy products, fruit, etc.
- Application of a neutralizing gel.
Salicylic Acid Treatment for Acne
In cases of treatment of single acne or, if not so much, then it is recommended to use a precise application of a solution or ointment (on a cotton swab) or compresses, but no more than 3 times a day for a week. Then you should take a break, and then start the course again, but with a more concentrated solution.
Precautions when using salicylic acid
To ensure that the skin treatment procedure is safe, it is worth following certain rules:
- For dry skin, you can not use an alcohol solution of the drug, only on a water basis, otherwise you can dry it.
- Do not use during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in the presence of problems in the work of the kidneys and hypersensitivity to the active substance.
- Simultaneous use of additional funds for acne can lead to negative consequences.
- If there is discomfort (burning or pain) in the place of application of salicylic acid, it is better to apply it less often, because it is possible to burn the skin, or change it for another remedy.
- Protect the surrounding skin from the drug, for this you can apply Vaseline or fat cream.
- The daily allowable dose of the active substance is 2 g.