Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a oil-soluble (penetrates deeper because of it) beta hydroxy acid that comes from the bark of willow trees. It is a brilliant multi-tasking ingredient that not only gently exfoliates your skin’s surface but also inside the pores, preventing, as well as unclogging, black heads and white heads. As an anti-irritant, it also has the ability to soothe stressed skin, reduce redness, and work as an anti-inflammatory to calm breakouts. Studies have shown that it is not UV-sensitizing like AHA and, used over time in a safe amount, can correct sun and age spots and hyperpigmentation issues
Found in: HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS)