Description: An astringent that is used to slough off dead skin cells and to help fade scarring caused by acne.

 

Texture: Liquid

 

Size: 4.0 FL OZ (115 mL)

 

Concerns: 

• Breakouts
• Inflammation
• Blackheads
• Hyperpigmentation
• Dull skin
• Excess oil 

 

Benefits:

• Smoothing
• Antibacterial
• Removes excess oil
• Reduces blackheads + whiteheads
• Lightly exfoliating
• Brightening
• Reduce breakouts

 

Skin Type + Condition 

• Oily
• Normal
• Combination
• Inflamed acne

 

Key Ingredients:

• Salicylic acid - is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA).  Salicylic acid is an excellent ingredient in clearing skin and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to decrease skin lipids, ultimately making it easier to shed dead skin cells. It's known to treat common problematic skin, while exfoliating and deep cleaning the skin by penetrating oily skin and clogged pores.

 

Suggested Use: Cleanse thoroughly before applying this product. Apply a small quantity on a cotton round and wipe over the face and neck.

 

Full Ingredients: 

SDA 40, Propylene Glycol, Deionized Water, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ascorbic Acid, Green Tea

 

Complimentary Products: Gentle Wash, Acne Gel, Mandelic Acid Serum 

 

Contraindications: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, skin cancer, compromised skin. For external use only.

 

FAQ’s: 

 

1. Can Clarifying Salicylic Toner be used on all skin tones?
   1. Yes, Exfoliating Toner is safe for all skin tones.
2. Is Clarifying Salicylic Toner safe to use during pregnancy? 
   1. No, Clarifying Salicylic Toner is not safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.  We always recommend you talk with your doctor first.  

 

 Resources:

• PubMed: Jin Lu: Salicylic acid treats acne vulgaris by suppressing AMPK/SREBP1 pathway in sebocytes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30972839/#:~:text=Salicylic%20acid%20(SA)%2C%20a,to%20possess%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20properties.
• Byrdie: Brooke Shunatona: Why Salicylic Acid Is Recommended For Clear Skin Too: https://www.byrdie.com/salicylic-acid

Mbglifestyle: Andrea Jordan: What Does Salicylic Acid Do? 5 Skin Care Benefits That Make It A Classic: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-does-salicylic-acid-do