Salicylic Acid 101: Everything You Need to Know

Millennials know: If you felt a zit coming on during math class in the early 2000s, good ol’ Clean & Clear could zap that thing faster than your [equally breakout-prone] crush could say, “You dropped your pencil.” The secret? Salicylic acid. This beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) has been used to treat skin conditions like blackheads, dull texture, and mild acne for literally 2,000+ years. (Maybe that’s how our girl Cleopatra got her glow?) So, does salicylic acid still deserve a slot in today’s skincare routine? Let’s dive into this pore-clearing superstar’s benefits, uses, and side effects. What exactly is salicylic acid? …

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