Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid:

- in nature, it is present in willow bark and leaves of birch,
- used in concentrations of 20-30%,
- has lipophilic properties - penetrates into sebaceous glands,
- other properties: keratolytic, anti blackhead, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, whitening;

Indications for salicylic peel:

- common acne,
- pigmentation disorders: melasma, freckles, lentigo,
- skin roughness,
- photoageing;

Salipeel - dermatological peeling based on salicylic acid. Salycilic acid belongs to β-hydroxy acids. It has exfoliating and lipophilic properties, stronger than AHA. It is helpful in acne therapy - dissolves the intercellular cement, unblocks blackheads, regulates sebum production and also acts antibacterially. It is recommended particularly for the treatment of common acne, especially with the purulent lesions. It is very practical as a peeling for the whole body and as a base for other peelings in so called sandwich techniques.