What commonly available products contain Salicylic Acid?

Question

I have been reading that Salicylic Acid is good for loosening, removing and preventing blackheads, and also helpful in treating spots and even exzema. I've tried searching the web for products containing this ingredient that are widely available in the UK, but haven't had much luck.

Can anyone recommend products which contain Salicylic Acid which I can obtain easily from a supermarket or pharmacy, or online?

Answer 1

Almost anything that claims it helps prevent blemishes contains salicylic acid. Just check out the labels when your in the "Noxzema, oxy, Clearasil Isle". This crap really dries your face out though. I have had acne problems ever since I was a young teenager until I tried something totally different. I bought a face tanning lamp. I use it for about eight minutes once a week and my face has never looked more healthy and clear. It was about 180.00 but worth every penny. I wish I had it in high school.

Answer 2

Products With Salicylic Acid

Answer 3

Salicylic Acid Products

Answer 4

You are correct that solutions containing various acidic substances are quite useful for a variety of dermatologic conditions although they are not as commonly used today since better agents have become available. To my knowledge although these remain available by prescription I do not believe that they are available over the counter or online due to concerns that excessive exposure might cause damage to the skin and if you do find them they are likely to be too dilute to do much good.

Answer 5

Acne medications and cleaners like Oxy, Clearasil and Neutrogena all contain Salicylic Acid - generally at 2%.

Answer 6

Salicylic acid is related to aspirin (which is acetylsalicylic acid). Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in many cosmetic and skin-care products - just go to any pharmacy and check the ingredients listed on the label.

Answer 7

Clearasil ultra pads which are designed to give you clearer skin in 3 days contain salicylic acid and they really do work!

Answer 8

Go to the HBA section of your store. In the facial cleansers, and pimple removers, and the wrinkle elimanators, all types of products there that has salicylic acid. Hundreds of products to choose from. You will have to choose what type you want according to your skin type also. Good luck.

Answer 9

For Clean, Clear Skin.
Treats and helps prevent body breakouts.

Neutrogena® Body Clear® Body Wash is a refreshing, clean-rinsing body wash that helps fight breakouts on your back, chest and shoulders. This effective, yet gentle formula contains a proven acne-fighting ingredient that helps treat and prevent breakouts without overdrying and irritating your skin. The foaming lather rinses completely without pore-clogging residue, leaving your skin feeling clean.

Questions or Comments? Call 1-800-582-4048 (USA only) or Neutrogena.com
Made in USA.



Indications:



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For the treatment of acne.


Directions:



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Use daily in the shower or bath. For maximum lather, massage over wet skin with a washcloth or body puff, concentrating on areas prone to breakouts. Rinse well.


Ingredients:



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Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid 2% (Acne Treatment)

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract (Chamomilla Recutita), Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Triclosan, Yellow 5, Red 33, Fragrance

Warnings:



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For external use only.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.

When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


©Neutrogena Corp.



Customer Reviews Average Rating:

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This product did not work at all for me. Perhaps my acne did not respond to this body wash due to my specific body/acne type, but I did wash with it for a month, and saw no change. My back and frontal acne is quite heavy, so perhaps that is why I did not see positive results. The smell also leaves much to be desired.
-- Anonymous on October 30, 2006
I have tried a lot of products, and this does a good job of getting rid of minimal body acne. I use it with a pouf to get the suds that I like, and I like the thickness of it. With the design of the bottle, you can just squeeze out the gel or turn it upside down. Some people don't like the smell, but I don't notice the smell at all.
-- Jennifer, Baltimore, MD on October 21, 2006
This does a decent job on my "bacne", and the price is right. I use exfoliating gloves with it to get my skin even smoother, and that somewhat improved its effectiveness. I used to use the Body Clear Body Lotion with the wash, but Neutrogena discontinued it. I will continue to use this, but I am open to something more effective on the large pimples.
-- Anonymous on August 30, 2006

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=45779&catid=64337&aid=333321&aparam=salicylic_acid

Answer 10

Salicylic acid is used topically in products like Strid-Ex, to combat adult acne.