Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that can penetrate the skin to help remove excess oil and unclog the pores.

It’s well-known for reducing acne by exfoliating the skin and keeping pores clear. It is naturally found in willow bark, vegetables and fruits.

It possesses keratolytic properties that enable it to exfoliate dead skin cells and improve texture and tone.

Estelin's Salicylic Acid Serum is best known for its ability to treat whiteheads and blackheads, it can also help eliminate buildup and scaling on the skin caused by psoriasis, warts, calluses and dandruff. Since Estelin's Salicylic Acid can also buff away dead skin cells, it boosts the efficacy of your face moisturizer by allowing it to better penetrate your skin.

Estelin's Salicylic Acid can be paired with popular ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide if you want to decongest your pores and avoid dryness. Pairing salicylic acid with benzoyl peroxide, retinol or retinoids like adapalene, however, might result in over-exfoliation and further irritation, as well as increased sensitivity to the sun. If you do opt for those combos, you will need to be especially diligent about using moisturizer to prevent dryness and sunburn.