Acide salicylique
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is an organic acid derived from salicin and takes its name from the willow, a plant from which it has been extracted since ancient times, as well as from Filipendula ulmaria or Spirea ulmaria. In cosmetics salicylic acid is used for its incredible benefits for the skin. It is used for the treatment of acne and skin inflammation, impure skin with dilated pores, all those conditions related to desquamation or skin hyperkeratosis.
Benefits for the skin and Cosmetic use
Salicylic acid has become a real "must have" in every cosmetic line due to its incredible effectiveness in fighting acne in all its forms. This effectiveness is mainly due to a double action it performs on the skin affected by this imperfection. First of all, it penetrates inside the hair follicles and eliminates the dead cells that cause their occlusion, contrasting pustules and blackheads. At the same time, by penetrating into acne lesions, it reduces inflammation thanks to its antimicrobial and soothing properties.
Anti-aging, exfoliating and lightening action
Une autre action que l'acide salicylique exerce est l'action kératolytique communément appelée exfoliante. C'est à toutes fins utiles une action anti-âge , car en plus d'éliminer la couche superficielle de cellules mortes, le
renouvellement cellulaire est également stimulé. Les jeunes cellules sont ensuite ramenées à la surface donnant à la peau un aspect plus sain et plus lumineux. Il permet également de
réduire la visibilité des petites rides et des signes de l'âge , générant ainsi un effet lissant.
Ce remplacement cellulaire est très utile dans le traitement des imperfections dues au photovieillissement , telles que les taches solaires. Dans ces cas, l'acide salicylique est souvent utilisé en combinaison avec d'autres substances pour exfolier la zone de la tache et éliminer les cellules hyperpigmentées.
