Salicylic acid: It is Beta hydroxy acid. Its not soluble in water. It is alcohol based. It has local anaesthetic and anti inflammatory properties. It is ideal for the acne/dark skin and PIH. It inhibits the tyrosinase and improves the fairness also significantly. Also exhibits keratolytic properties. It has the ability to penetrate the sebacious glands unlike glycolic acid hence it is ideal for the acne prone patients.
Applications : The end point is the pseudo frost formation in four minutes. It should be applied in airtight room, to avoid evaporation of alcohol. It has pk value of 2.7 and pH value of 1.7. Hence better action compared to other brands of salicylic acid peels.
Dose : Regimen is for 3 months at gap of 2 weeks.
USP: Lower pH than pk hence more free acid available for action. Euro dropper ensures accurate dose quantity & no wastage. Has sodium lactate as binder which has moisturising properties.
Indications : Acne Scars, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Redness, Blotchy dull Skin, Warts
