How to Use salicylic acid in a Sentence

salicylic acid

noun
  • On the flip side, a phrase like the best salicylic acid products is near the top.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Serum: This one has salicylic acid to help keep skin clear.
    Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Just make sure to get some form of buffing, and pair it with salicylic acid.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022
  • With over-the-counter products, that means 2% salicylic acid.
    Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The top two are retinol, either over-the-counter or prescription, and salicylic acid.
    Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Instead, look for tea tree oil, which offers a deep cleanse of the scalp, or salicylic acid to help break down excess sebum on the scalp.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The salicylic acid does the bulk of the hard exfoliating work in the formula.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • The active formula treats and prevents breakouts with 2% salicylic acid, which deep cleans and tones the pores.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
  • This gel-to-foam cleanser uses salicylic acid to gently break down leftover sweat and remove dead skin to clear clogged pores.
    Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The active ingredient here is salicylic acid, which fights flakes on the scalp.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022
  • Among the most important is a hormone called salicylic acid (SA).
    Wired, 6 July 2022
  • Note that these should not be confused with beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), such as salicylic acid.
    Tatiana Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
  • With salicylic acid and natural extracts, you'll be left with a beautiful glow and the softest skin of your life.
    ELLE, 28 June 2022
  • The salicylic acid in this formula will also get down to business on any zits or blackheads.
    ELLE, 20 May 2022
  • For acne: Opt for body washes that are made with salicylic acid to reduce breakouts.
    Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2022
  • Cleansers with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid may cleanse your skin and unclog your pores.
    Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • There's salicylic acid in the products, which is medicine for zits, basically.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Sanghvi said that patches with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid may leave red marks on the skin where the patch was on those with sensitive skin.
    Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 30 May 2023
  • It’s formulated with glycerin, squalane, and salicylic acid, and will provide a dewy finish on the skin.
    Daley Quinn, Health, 4 May 2023
  • If you are concerned, choose a foundation with salicylic acid which will help treat acne.
    Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2023
  • Some of the most common ones include pyrithione zinc, salicylic acid, ketoconazole, and coal tar.
    Anthea Levi, Health.com, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Niacinamide works in a similar way with salicylic acid, which can also be drying to your skin.
    SELF, 22 Mar. 2022
  • While the clay helps detox the skin, niacinamide and salicylic acid help take it to the next level, banishing blackheads and unwanted texture.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 29 July 2022
  • The salicylic acid dots were slightly less effective, but only because the tester used them on his mouth area, which sees more movement than other parts of the face.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • The salicylic acid gets down to the deeper layer of the skin without being too intense or irritating.
    Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022
  • CeraVe's wash contains both salicylic acid to treat the bumps and ceramides to protect the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated.
    Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2022
  • Made from a blend of peppermint, salicylic acid, and vitamin B peptides, this shampoo removes dirt and build-up on the scalp, helping to strengthen hair at the root.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022
  • On oily areas like the T-zone, the Stabilizing Cleansing Mask is an all-in-one cleanser and mask that cleanses pores with salicylic acid, willow bark extract, and kaolin clay.
    Megan McIntyre, Town & Country, 21 Sep. 2021
  • All three of our experts recommend shampoos and treatments with salicylic acid or glycolic acid, which will help to sweep away dead skin cells and keep pores clean and clear of build-up.
    Chelsea Traber Burns, SELF, 18 Mar. 2022
  • This means the things that treat acne, like washing your face with salicylic acid cleansers and using topical retinoid creams, also treat comedones.
    Myranda Mondry, Allure, 7 Sep. 2023

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