| |
Salicylic acid encourages mild peeling of the skin which avoids the
blockage of the pores. Keeping the pores open prevents the formation of trapped sebum
and dead skin cells. Trapped sebum and dead skin cells are the main
source of food for the propionibacterium acnes bacteria. When it comes
to germ killing ability, salicylic acid is not as good as benzoyl peroxide
but it also does a good job in preventing acne breakouts. Salicylic
acid keeps down the population of P. Acnes bacteria by depriving them
with their food source instead of directly killing them.
Daily
use of salicylic acid causes dryness of the skin and this can be minimized
by using Topical Vitamin B5 or Topical Niacinamide. Vitamin B5 is more
effective in hydrating the skin compared to Niacinamide. We recommend
the use topical niacinamide instead of topical vitamin B5 because
topical niacinamide can reduce the skin inflammation
caused by acne.
DOSAGE
The
required concentration for salicylic acid is at least 0.5% according
to the FDA monograph (21 CFR 333.310 for OTC acne treatments). Topical
niacinamide concentration should be at least 5% in gel form or hydroalcoholic
serum. Apply first the 0.5% salicylic acid solution on the face using
a cotton ball. Wait for about 30 minutes and then apply the topical
niacinamide gel or serum on the face and leave it overnight for maximum
effect.
References
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a607072.html
- Salicylic
Acid Peels in Polyethylene Glycol Vehicle for the Treatment of Comedogenic
Acne in Japanese Patients Dermatologic Surgery (OnlineEarly Articles).
doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2007.34055.x
- Treatment
of acne vulgaris with salicylic acid pads.Zander E, Weisman S. Medical
Affairs, Sterling Winthrop Consumer Health Group, Sterling Winthrop
Inc., New York, New York.
- http://www.skinbiology.com
"Published Studies on Tissue and Skin Remodeling Copper-Peptides
" by Loren Pickart PhD (April 2003)
- http://www.copper.org/innovations/2006/06/copper_your_skin.html
"Copper and Your Skin: Facelift In A Bottle By William H. Dresher,
Ph.D., P.E ( June 2006 ).
Page
last modified: January 07, 2008
|
|