Description Salicylic Acid Powder is a skincare acid that falls in the category ‘Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA)’. It’s has the ability to unclog pores of excess oils and sebum. That and its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties is the reason why it’s found on the ingredient label of many anti-acne products. Salicylic Acid also boasts of exfoliating property. INCI Name: Salicylic Acid Derived From: Naturally derived from the bark of Willow (Salix Alba) Trees. It is also synthetically made in labs. Ingredient Type: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Ingredient Function: Exfoliant Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder. Concentration: 99% active Salicylic Acid. Solubility/ Solvents: Octyldodecanol, Ethanol, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry and dark place Shelf Life: 5 years Ingredient PH: 2.4 Usage Rate: 0.1-2%; 0.5 to 1.0% recommended for sensitive skin formulations Formulation Notes: It is recommended not to use Salicylic Acid above 2% rate in skincare formulations Ensure to first pre-dissolve Salicylic Acid before mixing with water or other liquid, or adding to your formulation Dissolving with Propanediol: Use 10:1 ratio (1% Salicylic Acid mixed with 10% Propanediol) Dissolving with Propylene Glycol: Use ratio 8:1 (1% Salicylic Acid mixed with 8% Propylene Glycol) Add Salicylic Acid either to the water phase or at the end of the emulsion: Add pre-dissolved Salicylic Acid to the water phase of your formulation and then heat to further dissolve it Pre-dissolved Salicylic Acid can also be added at the end of the emulsion Final PH for stability in Formulations: Adjust final PH to 3.0 to 3.5 in hydrous formulations [Salicylic Acid is known to significantly lower the PH of a formulation. Therefore, test and adjust to raise back the final PH] Salicylic Acid is not PH-dependent Properties and Benefits of Salicylic Acid Powder Deep Cleansing: Salicylic Acid has the ability to penetrate the pores and dissolve and remove excess oils and sebum Exfoliation Properties: Salicylic Acid has the ability to shed off dead upper skin cells to allow the new and healthy skin cells to surface Anti-Inflammatory properties Anti-Bacterial Properties Anti-ageing Sebum Regulation: salicylic acid helps regulate and balance the secretion of oil in the skin Fades hyperpigmentation and dark spots Suitable for oily and combination skin, skins with large pores, blackheads, acne/ pimples Uses and Types of Products Formulated with Salicylic Acid Anti-Acne/ anti-pimple skincare including face cleansers, foaming face washes, toners and more Exfoliation/ Peeling Agent: salicylic Acid is used for chemical peels to help shed off outer dead skin cells and allow newer healthy skin to surface Cleansers, face washes and Toners Lotions Ointments Face and body scrubs Anti-dandruff hair products Clarifying Shampoos Oily skin products *NOTE: This is a cosmetic grade product; For external use only; Use for formulation of cosmetic & personal care products only.
