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Salicylic acid is an excellent keratolytic and exfoliant. It should stimulate collagen and reduce pore size. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
Salicylic acid is going primarily going to exfoliate the skin and diminish excess sebum that causes breakouts. The exfoliation process will not thin skin in a negative way - it will mainly promote healthier skin and smaller pore size. I would talk to your dermatologist before daily use of a product containing salicylic acid. Sometimes more sensitive skin requires gradual increase to daily use.
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid and works well for patients with oily and/or acne-prone skin. Most patients begin to peel around 48 hours after the treatment. Depending on the strength of acid used, it can vary from mild flaking to more aggressive...
Salicylic acid peels up to 30%, in general, are safely used in people of all skin pigmentation types. From what I can see in your pictures, you have a very normal amount of red/brown color that I would expect to see 24 hours after your peel. Any dark spots you had to begin with tend...
Salicylic Acid is great for helping manage breakouts. There are many chemical peels that are blends of acids, which may be beneficial for your skin. If you are experiencing regular breakouts, but only getting treatments on occasion, you may want to consider getting on a routine...
