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Salicylic acid. SF



Salicylic acid ointment

Salicylix SF 6% contains Salicylic acid. It functions as a peel agent and helps to rid the skin of dead skin cells while also cleansing oily skin. Salicylic acid helps in treating hyperketotic skin conditions such as psoriasis, corns, callus and warts.


Information about Salicylix SF 6 Ointment

Salicylix SF 6% contains Salicylic acid. It functions as a peel agent and helps to rid the skin of dead skin cells while also cleansing oily skin. Salicylic acid helps in treating hyperketotic skin conditions such as psoriasis, corns, callus and warts.
Salicylic acid causes the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin and dissolving the "cement" between the cells. This makes it easier to shed the skin cells, softens the top layer of skin, and decreases scaling and dryness.
Salicylic acid aids in the removal of corns and callus can have a calming, anti-inflammatory effect

Use under medical supervision.
 
Salicylic acid: is a keratolytic. It belongs to the same class of drugs as aspirin (salicylates). It works by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin and dissolving the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together. This makes it easier to shed the skin cells.

What is salicylic acid used for?


Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin. Salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, seborrhea, or psoriasis, and to remove corns, calluses, and warts. There are many brands and forms of salicylic acid available

How long does it take salicylic acid to work?

 The Ingredient: Salicylic Acid-When You'll See Results: When you use a product with salicylic acid, “there are some immediate improvements, because it helps dry out pimples,” Dr. Zeichner says. But getting the full blemish-busting effects takes about 12 weeks of regular use.

 Salicylic acid- is a lipophilic monohydroxy benzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid, and a beta hydroxy acid.  It has the formula C₇H₆O₃. This colorless crystalline organic acid is widely used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone. It is derived from the metabolism of salicin.
Formula: C7H6O3
Molar mass: 138.121 g/mol
Boiling point: 211 °C
Classification: Beta hydroxy acid

 Salicylic acid  SF

Salicylix SF 6% contains Salicylic acid. It functions as a peel agent and helps to rid the skin of dead skin cells while also cleansing oily skin. Salicylic acid helps in treating hyperketotic skin conditions such as psoriasis, corns, callus and warts. Salicylic acid causes the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin and dissolving the cement between the cells. This makes it easier to shed the skin cells, softens the top layer of skin, and decreases scaling and dryness. Salicylic acid aids in the removal of corns and callus can have a calming, anti-inflammatory effect Use under medical supervision

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