The acids used in skin care are divided into two categories: "beta hydroxy acids" known as BHAs and "alpha hydroxy acids" known as AHAs. Salicylic acid falls into the first category of these acids that are soluble in oils, while the second category of them is soluble in water.
Skin care experts point out that fat-soluble types of acids go deep into the skin where the sebum layers are. As for the types of acids that are soluble in water, they usually act on the surface of the skin. This means that AHA acids work to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, which helps to regenerate it, while BHA acids, including salicylic acid, work on the inner layers of the skin and enter the pores to have a profound effect.
Salicylic acid has the ability to penetrate deep into the skin. This is what makes it useful in treating acne and tartar. This acid has the ability to dissolve the impurities that clog the pores of the skin, so it works as an anti-inflammatory and treats all types of pimples that appear on the surface of the skin. As for salicylic acid reaching the inner layers of the epidermis, it enables it to dissolve the substances that stick tissue cells between them. This enhances its exfoliating and cleansing effect on the pores of the skin from the impurities accumulated within it.
Stridex Ultra Soft Touch Pads
Max Pads contain effective skin cleansers that remove dirt, oil and sweat from the surface of the skin
These pads contain the highest level of anti-acne medication allowed in an over-the-counter formulation (2% salicylic acid) and are recommended for moderate acne cases.
All Stridex bandage formulas are completely alcohol-free, so you get proven acne-fighting efficacy without the irritating burns.
Ingredients: 2% salicylic acid
How to use:
* Clean the skin well before use
* The bandage is placed until it covers the affected areas completely
* At the beginning of use, it is placed once a day, then it can be increased to three times
* Do not leave bandages on the skin for long periods of time
