How to Use salicylic acid in a Sentence

salicylic acid

noun
Definition of salicylic acidnext
  • On the flip side, a phrase like the best salicylic acid products is near the top.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Serum: This one has salicylic acid to help keep skin clear.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Just make sure to get some form of buffing, and pair it with salicylic acid.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022
  • It's loaded with salicylic acid to help get rid of bumps fast.
    — Blake Newby, Allure, 14 Oct. 2020
  • With over-the-counter products, that means 2% salicylic acid.
    — Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The top two are retinol, either over-the-counter or prescription, and salicylic acid.
    — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
  • How to Treat It: Try this first: Wash your face with a skin cleanser that has glycolic or salicylic acid.
    — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, 4 Dec. 2018
  • For people with very oily skin, look for a face wash that contains salicylic acid.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2020
  • Expert fix: Wash daily with a salicylic acid face wash to keep pores clear.
    — Nicole Catanese, Cosmopolitan, 24 Aug. 2017
  • Instead, look for tea tree oil, which offers a deep cleanse of the scalp, or salicylic acid to help break down excess sebum on the scalp.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • There’s a salicylic acid serum, a niacinamide serum and a moisturizer, which range in price from $14 to $15.
    — James Manso, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The salicylic acid does the bulk of the hard exfoliating work in the formula.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • For all the salicylic acid out there, there are certain ingredients to steer clear of.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2019
  • The active formula treats and prevents breakouts with 2% salicylic acid, which deep cleans and tones the pores.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
  • This gel-to-foam cleanser uses salicylic acid to gently break down leftover sweat and remove dead skin to clear clogged pores.
    — Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The active ingredient here is salicylic acid, which fights flakes on the scalp.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022
  • But Reavey prefers salicylic acid (a BHA or beta hydroxy acid).
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 28 May 2024
  • Among the most important is a hormone called salicylic acid (SA).
    — Wired, 6 July 2022
  • Note that these should not be confused with beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), such as salicylic acid.
    — Tatiana Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
  • With salicylic acid and natural extracts, you'll be left with a beautiful glow and the softest skin of your life.
    — ELLE, 28 June 2022
  • The tiny dots deliver a blend a salicylic acid, cica, and licorice root straight to the site to reduce inflammation and smooth bumps in just six hours.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
  • It’s got 2 percent salicylic acid to unclog pores and bust through whiteheads and blackheads.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The salicylic acid in this formula will also get down to business on any zits or blackheads.
    — ELLE, 20 May 2022
  • Use a pore strip first and follow by applying a salicylic acid gel before bed.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 1 Dec. 2020
  • For acne: Opt for body washes that are made with salicylic acid to reduce breakouts.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2022
  • Cleansers with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid may cleanse your skin and unclog your pores.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • There's salicylic acid in the products, which is medicine for zits, basically.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2022
  • After cleansing, swipe it on like a toner, and the 2 percent salicylic acid will clear away dead skin cells, unclog pores, and smooth over fine lines and wrinkles.
    — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Shout out to salicylic acid and diocic acid, which regulate sebum.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The peel is a blend of high-strength actives including azelaic acid, salicylic acid, tranexamic acid, retinol, niacinamide and a brightening peptide.
    — Lollie King, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024

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