Does salicylic acid remove acne scars?

Having acne is a very embarrassing thing, because acne brings great damage to people's image from its growth to its disappearance. Among them, acne scars formed after acne recovery are the most difficult to deal with, because this type of acne scar is a kind of scar and is difficult to eliminate through natural conditions. Modern medicine is developing very rapidly, and various methods of removing acne scars have emerged. For example, can you use salicylic acid to remove acne scars? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Effects of salicylic acid:

(1) Prevent cardiovascular disease

Salicylic acid promotes the conversion of blood sugar into fat, and glycogen in muscles and liver is converted into blood sugar and then into neutral fat. Therefore, salicylic acid is used clinically to treat various cardiovascular diseases caused by diabetes, and can lower blood sugar and blood lipids.

(2) Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Salicylic acid has a strong bactericidal effect. Generally, a concentration of 6% can kill bacteria on the skin. Salicylic acid is used in many skin care products to utilize its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, and it also has a preventive effect on traumatic infections.

(3) Exfoliation

The exfoliating effect of salicylic acid is the favorite of many women. Salicylic acid is a fat-soluble ingredient. Unlike fruit acid, fat-soluble substances exist in the body longer. Applying it to the outer layer of the skin can remove excess stratum corneum and promote rapid renewal of epidermal cells, making the epidermal cells fresh and full of vitality, which can naturally restore the skin to a smooth and delicate state.

(4) Shrink pores

Salicylic acid is fat-soluble and can penetrate deep into the pores along the sebaceous glands that secrete oil, which helps dissolve the old accumulated stratum corneum in the pores and improve the condition of blocked pores. Salicylic acid also has a certain astringent property and can shrink pores, making the skin more compact and delicate.

(5) Prevent acne

Salicylic acid acts on the cells of the hair follicle wall, which can help clear blocked hair follicles, correct abnormal cell shedding, prevent pore blockage in the treatment of mild acne, and is most effective for blackheads.

(6) Usage of salicylic acid

1. Salicylic acid is added to many skin care products. Therefore, when purchasing, just make sure to choose those containing salicylic acid. The usage method is not much different from other skin care products.

2. When you prepare salicylic acid yourself, you need to pay close attention to the concentration. Salicylic acid concentrations exceeding 6% will become toxic, so around 3% is recommended. It is best to have it prepared by professionals such as doctors and laboratory technicians before use.