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Salicylic Acid Serums & Skincare Products

Salicylic acid is one of the best acne-fighting ingredients in skincare. Whether a salicylic acid serum, cleanser, moisturizer, or peel, discover our essentials.

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BHA Clarifying Gel Moisturizer
Clear Skin Hydration Duo - Travel Size
BHA Clarifying Gel Moisturizer
Clear Skin Hydration Duo - Travel Size
Beta-Clarity BHA Drops
Beta-Clarity Clear Skin Cleanser
Beta-Clarity Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant
Beta-Clarity Clear Complexion Pads
Clarify + Balance Travel Set
Purifying Gel Cleanser
Beta-Clarity AHA Clarifying Peel
Clarify + Balance Elevated Essentials Set
Hydra-Bright Polishing Cleanser

Salicylic Acid Pro Tips

Everyone’s favorite acne-fighting ingredient, salicylic acid is a game-changer if you have excess oil and breakouts. Preventing and treating breakouts, whether as a spot treatment or a daily staple, discover all the ways you can add salicylic acid products to your clarifying skincare ritual here.

Looking to treat acne, balance breakouts, and prevent further flare ups? Try salicylic acid products. An all-out acne-fighting hero ingredient, salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid—meaning it’s oil soluble, so it can penetrate through the layers of the skin more easily than alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) which are water soluble. That’s good news in the battle against bacteria and pore-clogging debris which lead to acne, as it treats them deep within, preventing them from becoming breakouts on the surface. Plus, it’s anti-inflammatory too, calming any redness and reactivity.

Kick-start your balancing and clarifying routine with a salicylic acid cleanser to clean out your pores and detox skin, ready for your salicylic acid serum. Products with salicylic acid and retinol make for the dream team in acne-control, smoothing, and clarifying, so look for a serum containing these. To target active breakouts and reduce inflammation fast, try salicylic acid paired with sulfur in a spot treatment cream. Follow with a clarifying gel moisturizer containing salicylic acid for daily refining and to help keep breakouts at bay. If you’re looking for a deeper detox, opt for a salicylic acid peel as this delivers deeper, elevated exfoliation, and allows other skincare ingredients to penetrate better. If you have clogged pores on your nose or any other specific areas, you can use a salicylic acid infused spot treatment too.

Frequently Asked Questions About Salicylic Acid

What Does Salicylic Acid for Skin Do?

Salicylic acid is the go-to skincare ingredient for targeting breakouts, acne, and excess oil. It is a BHA—beta hydroxy acid, which not only helps to exfoliate the surface of the skin, but also goes deep into the pores to clean and clear out any bacterial build up that can contribute to breakouts. Clarifying and balancing skin, salicylic acid products for acne are considered some of the most effective homecare treatments.

Which Salicylic Acid Product is Best for Acne?

Salicylic acid products for acne come in many forms, from salicylic acid cleansers and exfoliators to help purify, resurface, and tone skin, serums for concentrated delivery of active ingredients, and moisturizers to offer lightweight conditioning and skin barrier repair. There are also more targeted salicylic acid acne treatments that are highly effective in resolving and reducing active breakouts fast. You can mix and match your salicylic acid products to find a combination that works best for your skin.

Is it OK to Use Salicylic Acid Skincare Products Everyday?

This depends on the salicylic acid product and its recommended usage guidelines. Always follow the advice on the packaging. If salicylic acid is combined with retinol, use at nighttime only.

Do Dermatologists Recommend Salicylic Acid?

Yes, salicylic acid is a dermatologist-recommended skincare ingredient that’s highly effective in targeting acne, breakouts, and excess oil.

When Should You Not Use Salicylic Acid?

Salicylic acid is generally well tolerated, but it’s a good idea to do a patch test before using active products if you have sensitive skin. Avoid using salicylic acid products during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always consult with your doctor for skincare recommendations during pregnancy. Avoid salicylic acid usage if you are allergic to aspirin or seek guidance from your medical professional.

Do You Wash Off Salicylic Acid After Use?

This depends on what the salicylic acid product is. Salicylic acid can feature in wash-off products such as cleansers and exfoliators, but it’s also included in serums, moisturizers, and active treatments which remain on the skin, allowing the salicylic acid to get to work on a deeper level over time.

What Products Should You Not Use with Salicylic Acid?

Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are two active acne-targeting ingredients that are both highly effective individually. Avoid using them together because they can increase irritation or reactivity on the skin if used in combination.

Should I Use Salicylic Acid on Wet or Dry Skin?

As salicylic acid products come in many forms from cleansers to serums, this will depend on the product guidelines. Generally though, unless you’re using a salicylic acid cleanser, you will be applying salicylic acid on freshly cleansed and prepped skin.

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