Salicylic Acid Soap

Salicylic acid (from Latin salix, willow tree, from the bark of which the substance is obtained) is a beta hydroxy acid, chemically similar to to the active component of aspirin, it is probably best known for its use in anti-acne treatments.

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About two years ago i started to break out on my back with these really stubborn pimples that eventually spread over my entire back. I have tried several over the counter acne treatments and nothing seemed to be working for me. I ended up with hideous scars all over my back that would not go away not even with skin ...
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I have always had acne but when getting ready to be married in 2006, I wanted to get rid of it for good. I'd seen ads for ProActiv and things of that nature but my husband-to-be and I were both very into natural cures if they could be found. I did some research and found that witch hazel was supposed ...

Salicylic Acid Soap is Used For These Conditions

Area
Condition Average Result Healed Helped
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Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Conditions (average)
3.7
(7)
1 4 1 1
Skin
Skin Acne
3.7
1 4 1 1
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