Are There Any Dangers or Side Effects Associated with the Use of Salicylic Acid?

No, salicylic acid does not increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun. It can be applied in the morning, even if you plan to go out during the day. If you want to incorporate a salicylic acid treatment into your morning beauty routine, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen afterwards. This will help protect your skin from potential irritation from UV rays.

Interestingly, salicylic acid may have a photo-protective effect on the skin! Two clinical studies have shown that salicylic acid, when applied a few minutes before exposure to UV rays, reduces sunburn. However, it is important to note that in these experiments, a relatively high concentration of salicylic acid was applied in large quantities shortly before UV exposure. It is absolutely not recommended to use salicylic acid as a sunscreen because to achieve effective sun protection, you would have to use a much higher concentration than the 2% commonly used in cosmetics. This concentration would cause too much exfoliation and irritation for frequent use.

This active ingredient is particularly recommended for oily skin with imperfections. It has an antimicrobial and sebum regulating effect. Salicylic acid effectively treats clogged pores and prevents the formation of blackheads. It exfoliates the skin, eliminates dead cells and boosts cell regeneration. The skin complexion is revived and regains its radiance.

Depending on its content in the products, it can be used either as a cure over a limited period of time, or as a daily care in your beauty routine. You can find two treatments based on salicylic acid at Typology. The local imperfections serum contains 2% salicylic acid and is applied locally on the affected areas, for a few weeks only. On the other hand, this purifying treatment can be integrated into your evening beauty routine, containing 1% salicylic acid.