Salicylic Acid

Clean Beauty's Secret Sauce! 🤗

Hello, Clean Beauty Lovers! 💄🌿

It's time for another Jonquil Beauty skinny and this time (as you might have guessed) we're focusing on a Star ingredient Salicylic Acid! ☆

Ever wondered what the buzz around salicylic acid is? Why is it the superstar ingredient in our favorite clean beauty products? And why are we obsessed with it? Let's dive deep (into the pores) to find out!

Salicylic Acid: The Pore Whisperer 🌬️👂 We always say, “Talk to your skin, listen to your pores,” but salicylic acid actually does it! (Okay, not literally.)

It gently exfoliates and unclogs those pesky pores, letting them breathe free. Imagine it as a mini vacuum for your skin.

Bye-Bye, Blemishes! 👋🌱Remember those unwanted blemishes that crashed your party last week? Well, thanks to salicylic acid, they're no longer invited. Yep, it's the bouncer your skin's nightclub needs.

Salicylic Acid's Clean CV: This wonder ingredient isn’t new to the clean beauty scene. In fact, it's been used for centuries, sourced from willow bark and other plant extracts. It's like the Gandalf of skincare - ancient and magical!

Not All Heroes Wear Capes! Some just come in tiny, beautifully designed bottles from small beauty brands. We're all about that SA (salicylic acid, of course) life!

Shop Small, Glow Big: 💡 There are some smaller clean beauty brands doing wonders with salicylic acid:

Herbivore Botanicals - Blue Tansy Mask

• This gel mask contains white willow bark (a natural source of salicylic acid), blue tansy oil, and fruit enzymes to gently exfoliate, soothe, and clarify the skin.

Blissoma - Smooth A+ Correcting Serum

• This serum has a combination of salicylic acid from white willow bark and a range of botanical extracts to address skin congestion and breakouts.

Ursa Major - Essential Face Wipe

• These biodegradable face wipes not only refresh the skin but also offer exfoliation thanks to ingredients like salicylic acid and a combination of natural fruit acids.

Marie Veronique - Luminous Lightening Serum

• This is targeted towards treating hyperpigmentation but contains salicylic acid to aid in gentle exfoliation and absorption of the other actives.

Indie Lee -

• Banish Stick| A convenient spot treatment that uses salicylic acid and other botanicals to target breakouts.
• Purifying Face Wash| This cleanser features salicylic acid from wintergreen as a star ingredient to cleanse and purify the skin.

Juice Beauty - Blemish Clearing Serum

• Formulated with a blend of salicylic acid from willow bark, fruit acids, and antioxidant-rich ingredients, this serum targets blemishes and uneven skin tone.

OSEA - Blemish Balm

• A lightweight moisturizer that contains salicylic acid along with a mix of seaweed, tea tree, and juniper to hydrate and reduce the appearance of blemishes.

Many other clean beauty brands also incorporate salicylic acid into their products, especially those targeting acne and blemishes. Here are some other notable clean beauty products that contain salicylic acid:

Tata Harper | Clarifying Mask: Known for its luxurious, farm-to-face ethos, Tata Harper's mask uses salicylic acid to address blemishes and redness.

Biossance | Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum: While the primary acid here is lactic acid, it also includes salicylic acid to assist in clarifying the skin.

REN Clean Skincare | ClearCalm Non-Drying Acne Treatment Gel: Designed to target acne while preserving the skin's moisture barrier.

Odacité | Black Cumin + Cajeput Serum Concentrate: Meant for spot treatment, this tiny serum packs a punch with salicylic acid to target breakouts.

Remember, formulations and product lines can change, so it's always a good idea to check the specific product descriptions and ingredient lists of each product you look at from every brand to ensure it meets your individual requirements for clean beauty.

If you have specific skin concerns or are sensitive to certain ingredients, always patch-test a product before using it fully.

So, the next time someone compliments your radiant glow, you can wink and whisper, "It's salicylic acid." Trust us, your skin will thank you, even if it’s just with fewer unwanted blemish guests.

That's the mid-week Jonquil Beauty Skinny on Salicylic Acid!

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