Active ingredients: salicylic acid
SALICYLIC ACID FOR THE FACE: EFFECTS & BENEFITS
Effective skin care is the be-all and end-all for a healthy and clear complexion. However, with the multitude of beauty trends and the countless associated products, it is easy to lose track of which ingredients the skin really needs. But it is quite simple: salicylic acid, also known as beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), is the superhero ingredient you should be looking out for. Acid sounds very aggressive at first, but the active ingredient has a lot to offer: salicylic acid is a real skin booster and promotes a healthy, fine and radiant complexion. You will find out below why salicylic acid should be part of your daily skincare routine, how it affects your skin and what is important when caring for your skin with salicylic acid.
SKIN CARE WITH SALICYLIC ACID: THE MOST IMPORTANT POINTS IN BRIEF
- What is salicylic acid?
Salicylic acid is an organic acid that is found in various plants. However, the ingredient can also be produced synthetically. Salicylic acid is popular in cosmetics because of its exfoliating and antiseptic effects. - What does salicylic acid do to the skin?
In skin care products, salicylic acid has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. It works in a similar way to fruit acid, but can penetrate deeper into your skin and therefore care for and cleanse it even more effectively. - How do I recognize rosacea?
Rosacea generally progresses through different stages and is different for each affected person. The most common symptoms of rosacea include reddened facial areas, prominent veins, nodules and blisters. - Why is salicylic acid helpful for acne and impure skin?
According to current research, a complete cure for rosacea is not possible. However, the disease can be brought under control with a conscious lifestyle and the right 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 effect, the active ingredient is particularly helpful for impure skin and acne. - Which skin type is salicylic acid suitable for?
Salicylic acid can basically be used for any 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 known as beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), is a chemical substance that is found in nature as a plant-based messenger and is mainly extracted from willow bark. Due to its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, the acid has been used as an ingredient in medicines for many years. However, the superhero ingredient is not only useful for medical treatments, but is also an important ingredient for effective skin care. Since salicylic acid is oil-soluble, it can penetrate deeper into your pores than fruit acid and is particularly helpful for acne and blemished skin.
SALICYLIC ACID FOR THE FACE: HOW IT WORKS ON YOUR SKIN
Your skin is constantly forming new cells and shedding dead ones. If this process doesn't work properly, old skin cells remain on your skin and clog your pores. The result: inflammation, pimples and acne. To effectively rid your skin of impurities, we recommend salicylic acid for your face. In addition to a clear 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, stimulates the body's own collagen production and thus improves your skin texture. Overall, your skin looks firmer and plumper.
Smoothes your skin
Thanks to the peeling effect of salicylic acid, skin imperfections such as pigment spots, pimple marks or acne scars can be treated effectively. Regular skin care with salicylic acid ensures a long-lasting balanced and even complexion.
Makes your skin glow
The regeneration process of your skin slows down with age. The result is often a pale complexion. Salicylic acid for the face gently activates natural cell renewal and helps you achieve a radiant complexion.
SKIN CARE WITH SALICYLIC ACID: APPLICATION & BENEFITS
A thorough facial cleansing is the basis of a good skincare routine. Only clean, clarified skin can optimally absorb the ingredients of the care products that follow after facial cleansing. Thanks to its versatile properties, salicylic acid is suitable for every skin type. Below you will find out how to best use care products with salicylic acid and what advantages you can benefit from.
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 yourself from rosacea flare-ups. Salicylic acid for the face impresses with its collagen-stimulating effects, which means it has a positive influence on your skin's condition. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it soothes your skin and can effectively reduce redness.
Salicylic acid for acne and impure skin
Regular use of salicylic acid effectively reduces skin impurities. The powerful ingredient weakens the bond between lipids that are responsible for holding dead cells together. If your skin is prone to impurities or acne, skin care with salicylic acid is essential, because its deep cleansing effect can reliably combat these.
Salicylic acid for mature skin
Salicylic acid for the face not only ensures a clear complexion, but also promotes cell renewal in your skin. This can visibly reduce fine lines, pigment spots and wrinkles.
Salicylic acid for normal skin
For normal skin, salicylic acid is a real glow booster. Not only does it safely remove accumulated dirt and sebum from your skin, it also stimulates the production of ceramides and collagen, which makes your skin even silkier and gives it an all-round fresh look.
CARE 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. In order to achieve visible care results, it always depends on the active ingredient combinations and product formulations. The ingredients of the DOCTOR MI! medical skincare products are optimally coordinated and offer your skin a comprehensive treatment.
TONE
TONE is a particularly mild and deep-cleansing facial toner. The toner gently removes skin impurities and perfectly balances the pH value 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. The facial toner has a calming effect on your skin and prepares it optimally for the next steps in your care routine.
Tip: You can also apply TONE as a facial mist.
TONE.S
TONE.S is a highly effective toner that thoroughly cleanses impure and oily skin. Thanks to the high salicylic acid content, TONE.S ensures reliable cleansing of your skin and reliably removes excess sebum and dirt. In addition, the salicylic acid it contains increases your skin's ability to bind water and visibly refines your complexion.
SKIN CARE WITH SALICYLIC ACID: TIPS FOR MORE GLOW
Salicylic acid for the face offers many benefits for your skin. With regular use, you will not only benefit from an even complexion, but also from a clear and radiant complexion. To ensure that your skin benefits optimally from the high effectiveness of salicylic acid, follow the tips below.
salicylic acid and UV protection
After using salicylic acid on your face, applying UV protection is an absolute must. Due to the strong exfoliating effect, your skin will be more sensitive 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 further tips on how to optimally protect your skin from the sun.
salicylic acid and retinol
You can safely combine the retinol products from DOCTOR MI! medical skincare with the facial toner TONE and TONE.S. Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the active ingredients reach deep into your skin without irritating the skin's surface. This combination not only offers your skin deep-acting care, but also helps it to 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 that your skin is thoroughly and gently cleansed. In addition, your cleansed skin can absorb other care products even better after peeling.
DISCOVER THE EFFECTIVE FACIAL TONER WITH SALICYLIC ACID FROM DOCTOR MI! medical skincare
Do you want a clear complexion and radiant skin? The DOCTOR MI! medical skincare products offer your skin an all-round treatment and ensure a natural glow on your skin. Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the study-proven active ingredients reach deep into your skin to care for it from the inside out and help it heal itself.
Dr. Miriam Rehbein
Dr. Miriam Rehbein is a qualified dermatologist and the founder and product developer of DOCTOR MI! medical skincare. As a recognized expert in skin care, she not only passes on her specialist knowledge to colleagues at conferences and in training courses, but also treats patients in her Munich practice. With DOCTOR MI! medical skincare, Dr. Miriam Rehbein has created a care line based on her many years of experience in dealing with patients that has one particular goal: to help the skin to help itself.
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