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What Is Salicylic Acid and How Does It Fight Acne?

Sure, it's a magical zit-zapping ingredient... but that's not all it does for skin.

by Melanie Rud Chadwick  |  COMMENT

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So, How Does It Work?
So, How Does It Work? Thanks to these unique attributes, salicylic acid works on acne in two different ways. "It exfoliates and dissolves the connection between the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. Then, it attaches to oil, removing and dislodging it from pores," explains Joshua Zeichner, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. This M.O. is exactly why it's choice for combating breakouts and keeping your complexion clear.

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