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Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid, betaine salicylate Fragrance: Fragrance-free Best Toner for Combination Skin: CosRX AHA Toner
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This AHA Korean toner evens out skin tone and clears whiteheads.
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Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
What’s more, blackberries are high in compounds called salicylates, a group of chemicals derived from salicylic acid.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Scientific evidence shows that the following ingredients may act as natural blood thinners:
Cayenne: Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) contains salicylates, which are found in aspirin and other anticoagulants.
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
These include: Aloe: The Aloe vera plant contains salicylates (phytochemicals with antiplatelet properties).
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Some of the potentially harmful effects of certain essential oils include:
Wintergreen Oil
The active ingredient in this oil, methyl salicylate, is a chemical that acts the same way as aspirin in the body when applied topically.
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Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 15 July 2024
Other drugs include cisplatin (a chemotherapy drug), diuretics (water pills), and salicylates (pain and fever reducers).
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Yuliya Klochan, Health, 19 June 2024
Cleansers with salicylic or glycolic acid can help manage acne, but strong salicylates might be too harsh.
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Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2024
In addition to its physical exfoliants, the mask is also formulated with aspen bark which is a natural BHA and is rich in salicylates, providing a chemical exfoliation, too.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined above
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“Salicylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salicylate. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Medical Definition
salicylate
noun
sa·lic·y·late
sə-ˈlis-ə-ˌlāt
: a salt or ester of salicylic acid
also
: salicylic acid
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