Active ingredients: Salicylic acid
SALICYLIC ACID FOR THE FACE: EFFECTS & BENEFITS
Effective skincare is essential for a healthy and clear complexion. However, with the multitude of beauty trends and countless related products, it's easy to lose track of which ingredients your skin really needs. But it's quite simple: salicylic acid, also known as beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), is the superhero ingredient you should be looking for. Acid sounds very aggressive at first, but this ingredient packs a punch: salicylic acid is a true skin booster and promotes a healthy, fine, and radiant complexion. Why salicylic acid should be part of your daily skincare routine, how it affects your skin, and what to consider when using skincare with salicylic acid, you will learn in the following.
SKINCARE WITH SALICYLIC ACID: THE ESSENTIALS IN BRIEF
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What is salicylic acid?
Salicylic acid is an organic acid found in various plants. However, the ingredient can also be synthetically produced. In cosmetics, salicylic acid is popular for its exfoliating and antiseptic effects. -
What effect does salicylic acid have on the skin?
In skincare products, salicylic acid acts as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. It works similarly to fruit acid but can penetrate even deeper into your skin, thereby caring for and cleansing it more effectively. -
How can I recognize rosacea?
Rosacea generally progresses in different stages and varies individually for each affected person. The most common symptoms of rosacea include reddened facial areas, visible blood vessels, nodules, and blisters. -
Why is salicylic acid helpful for acne and impure skin?
A complete cure for rosacea is not possible according to current research. However, the disease can be well managed with a conscious lifestyle and appropriate skin care. -
Which active ingredients help with rosacea?
Salicylic acid helps your skin regulate sebum production and thoroughly cleanse clogged pores. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, the active ingredient is especially helpful for impure skin and acne. -
For which skin type is salicylic acid suitable?
Salicylic acid can basically be used for every skin type. In addition to effectively combating skin impurities, it also stimulates collagen production and ensures a firm and smooth complexion.
WHAT IS SALICYLIC ACID?
Salicylic acid, also called beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), is a chemical substance found as a plant messenger in nature and is mainly extracted from willow bark. Due to its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, the acid has been used for many years as an ingredient in medicines. However, this superhero active ingredient is not only useful for medical treatments but also an important component for effective skincare. Since salicylic acid is oil-soluble, it can penetrate deeper into your pores compared to fruit acids and is especially helpful for acne and impure skin.
SALICYLIC ACID FOR THE FACE: THIS IS HOW IT WORKS ON YOUR SKIN
Your skin constantly produces new cells and sheds dead ones in an ongoing process. If this process does not work optimally, old skin flakes remain on your skin and clog the pores. The result: inflammation, pimples, and acne. To effectively cleanse your skin of impurities, we recommend salicylic acid for the face. In addition to a clearer complexion, it offers you the following benefits:
Rejuvenates your skin
Salicylic acid for the face reduces fine lines and improves the appearance of your skin. The active ingredient stimulates the renewal of your skin cells, boosts the body's own collagen production, and thus improves your skin texture. Overall, your skin appears firmer and plumper.
Smoothes your skin
Thanks to the peeling effect of salicylic acid, skin imperfections such as pigmentation spots, acne marks, or acne scars can be effectively treated. Regular skincare with salicylic acid ensures a sustainably balanced and even complexion.
Makes your skin glow
The regeneration process of your skin slows down with age. The result is often a dull complexion. Salicylic acid for the face gently activates the natural cell renewal and thus helps you achieve a radiant complexion.
SKINCARE WITH SALICYLIC ACID: APPLICATION & BENEFITS
A thorough facial cleansing is the foundation of a good skincare routine. Only clean, clarified skin can optimally absorb the ingredients of the subsequent care products after facial cleansing. Salicylic acid is suitable for every skin type thanks to its versatile properties. How to best use care products with salicylic acid and which benefits you can gain will be explained below.
Salicylic acid for rosacea and reddened skin
If your skin suffers from rosacea or redness, it is especially important to provide it with the right ingredients to avoid further irritation and to protect you from rosacea flare-ups. Salicylic acid for the face impresses with collagen-stimulating effects, which positively influence your skin's texture. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it soothes your skin and can effectively reduce redness.
Salicylic acid for acne and impure skin
The regular use of salicylic acid effectively reduces skin impurities. The powerful active ingredient weakens the bonding of lipids responsible for holding dead cells together. If your skin tends to have impurities or acne, skincare with salicylic acid is essential, because thanks to its deep-cleansing effect, these can be reliably combated.
Salicylic acid for mature skin
Salicylic acid for the face not only provides a clarified complexion but also promotes the renewal of your skin cells. This way, fine lines, pigmentation spots, and wrinkles can be visibly reduced.
Salicylic acid for normal skin
For normal skin, salicylic acid is a true glow booster. It not only safely frees your skin from accumulated dirt and sebum but also stimulates the production of ceramides and collagen, making your skin even silkier and giving it an all-around fresh appearance.
SKINCARE PRODUCTS WITH SALICYLIC ACID FOR THE FACE
In addition to a continuous care routine, the right skincare products are also crucial for healthy and radiant skin. To achieve visible care results, the combination of active ingredients and product formulations is always important. The ingredients of the DOCTOR MI! medical skincare products are optimally coordinated and offer your skin a comprehensive treatment.
TONE
TONE is an especially mild and deep-cleansing facial toner. The toner gently removes skin impurities while perfectly balancing the pH level of your skin. Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the active ingredients can penetrate particularly deeply into your skin and stimulate cell renewal there. At the same time, the facial toner has a soothing effect on your skin and prepares it optimally for the next steps of your care routine.
Tip: You can also apply TONE as a facial mist.
TONE.S
TONE.S is a highly effective toner that thoroughly clarifies impure and oily skin. Thanks to the high salicylic acid content, TONE.S ensures reliable cleansing of your skin and effectively frees it from excess sebum and dirt. Additionally, the contained salicylic acid increases your skin's ability to retain water and visibly refines your complexion.
SKINCARE WITH SALICYLIC ACID: TIPS FOR MORE GLOW
Salicylic acid for the face offers many benefits for your skin. With regular use, you will benefit not only from an even complexion but also from a clarified and radiant skin appearance. To ensure your skin can optimally benefit from the high effectiveness of salicylic acid, follow the tips below.
Salicylic acid and UV protection
After you have used salicylic acid on your face, applying UV protection is an absolute must. Due to its strong exfoliating effect, your skin reacts more sensitively to UV radiation than usual. Use a sun protection factor of 50+ to optimally protect and care for your skin.
Tip: In our blog post "Sun Protection for Face & Skin" you will find more tips for optimal sun protection of your skin.
Salicylic acid and retinol
You can safely combine the retinol products of DOCTOR MI! medical skincare with the facial toners TONE and TONE.S. Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the active ingredients penetrate deep into your skin without irritating the skin surface. This combination not only provides your skin with deep-acting care but also helps it achieve a natural glow.
Salicylic acid and peeling
Combine the products TONE and TONE.S with PEEL. Thanks to the smart combination of active ingredients, the products are perfectly coordinated and ensure a thorough and gentle cleansing of your skin. In addition, your cleansed skin can absorb the other care products even better after the peeling.
DISCOVER THE EFFECTIVE FACIAL TONERS WITH SALICYLIC ACID FROM DOCTOR MI! medical skincare
You want a clear complexion and a radiant skin appearance? The products of DOCTOR MI! medical skincare offer your skin an all-around treatment and ensure a natural glow on your skin. Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the clinically proven active ingredients penetrate deep into your skin to nourish it from within and help it to self-heal.
