Many people uses salicylic acid for acne. It is known as beta hydroxy acids (BHA) used as an active ingredient in many skin care products which has been evaluated by the FDA and the cosmetic industry. There are many benefits of salicylic acid in skin care which includes reducing of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin, improving skin texture and also work as an exfoliator.

According to sources from FDA site, salicylic acid should be used with precautions which includes

1. Discontinue usage of the product if it irritates the skin
2. Consulting physician and chemist
3. Follow instructions and doses recommended on skin care labels
4. Include sun protection when BHA product is used.
5. Avoid using BHA products on infants and children

Though the use of salicylic acid for acne is commonly known, there are other uses of salicylic acid for other ailments such as psoriasis, calluses, corns and warts. Salicylic acid can makes the skin dry which may lead to scaling. Salicylic acid also causes hyperpigmentation when concentrated salicylic is used or salicylic acid is used without sun protection when there is sun sensitivity.

Generally, how salicylic acid work is by breaking the impurities on the skin that causes clogged pores to prevent bacteria from growing and causing inflammation that results to pimples.Salicylic acid is a recognised and evaluated ingredient in skin care but you should bear in mind of its drying effect on the skin and always remember to hydrate and replenish lost water from your skin after using salicylic acid.

When using a skin care product to cure acne, it is important to gather information to help you purchase a right product for your skin type. This includes getting to know our skin type and it's allergies, your budget, skin care products and its ingredients, methods of usage of the skin care products and also physicists help.