If you’ve ever had acne, it’s likely you will be familiar with salicylic acid, aka beta hydroxy acid. It’s a clever ingredient for anyone with spots precisely because of its lipophilic nature, meaning it’ll penetrate clogs, and over time reduce the likelihood of getting spots, blackheads, and any other sort of congestion.
The only problem is, as with all skincare, there’s no one-size-fits-all, and if you’ve been diligently applying your salicylic and find yourself with worse skin, you may not be alone.
