๐ฌ How It Actually Works
The sodium salt of Salicylic Acid. It provides many of the soothing and pore-clearing benefits of BHA but has a much larger molecular weight, meaning it cannot penetrate deeply enough to burn.
๐ Why Your Skin Loves It
Reduces sebum, mildly exfoliates the surface, and heavily soothes inflammation.
๐ก Pro Tip
Perfect for highly sensitive, Rosacea-prone skin that breaks out from 2% BHA liquids.
๐งช The Mixology Guide
Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Sodium Salicylate interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.
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Best Friends (Synergy)
Centella Asiatica Extract
โ ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.