Salicylic Acid Powder

Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid, or BHA, and is a powerful and effective exfoliant widely used for face peels and in products for teenage or oily skin. Please note: it must not be used above 2% in any cosmetic formulas.
Because the structure of salicylic acid makes it alcohol- and oil-soluble, it’s able to connect with the skin more efficiently than water-soluble-only products and is a wonderful ingredient in products targeted at pores.
Salicylic acid can often lower the pH of your final product, so be sure to test the pH to ensure it is 3.5 or above.
Salicylic acid is prepared by the carboxylation of sodium phenate and has a long shelf life when kept cool and dry.

Appearance: White crystalline powder.

Processing: Synthetic

Melting or Freezing Point: 318F

Ingredient Highlights

Category: Additive
Ingredient Function: Exfolliant
Used in: Cleansers, Scrubs, Lotions
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol & glycols, but best when both are used & heated up to 40-45 oC (104F – 115F)
Appearance: White Powder
Odor: Slightly phenolic (sweet and tarry)

Production Information
Derived From: Fermentation from glucose and yeast extract

Pro Tips
Ideal in products focused on oily or teenage skin
Do not use in concentrations higher than 2%

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