How Salicylic Acid Works

Salicylic acid works by promoting the shedding of damaged skin cells and the growth of new ones. Salicylic acid also keeps the pores of the skin clear so that they won't become clogged and produce acne. As an ingredient in topical skin products, salicylic acid actively breaks down all forms of acne and other conditions while increasing the rate of exfoliation by the skin. The product also loosens dry and damaged skin patches by softening a epidermal protein known as keratin.