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    Is salicylic acid a good choice for my skin?
    Joanna Kula
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Joanna Kula is a Licensed Esthetician, Owner and Founder of Skin Devotee Facial Studio in Philadelphia. With over 10 years of experience in skincare, Joanna specializes in transformative facial treatments to help clients achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful, and radiant skin. She is also a contributing author for the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa magazine and has been featured in a number of magazines including InStyle.
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Expert Answer
    Salicylic acid may not be right for your face if you have dry or sensitive skin.
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    Is salicylic acid safe for your face?
    Joanna Kula
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Joanna Kula is a Licensed Esthetician, Owner and Founder of Skin Devotee Facial Studio in Philadelphia. With over 10 years of experience in skincare, Joanna specializes in transformative facial treatments to help clients achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful, and radiant skin. She is also a contributing author for the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa magazine and has been featured in a number of magazines including InStyle.
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Expert Answer
    Yes! Some people react a little strongly to it and you probably shouldn't use it super frequently, but yeah, it's not going to do any harm in small amounts.
  • Question
    How does salicylic acid work?
    Joanna Kula
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Joanna Kula is a Licensed Esthetician, Owner and Founder of Skin Devotee Facial Studio in Philadelphia. With over 10 years of experience in skincare, Joanna specializes in transformative facial treatments to help clients achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful, and radiant skin. She is also a contributing author for the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa magazine and has been featured in a number of magazines including InStyle.
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Expert Answer
    It has anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to clear up congested skin.
  • Question
    Who should use salicylic acid?
    Joanna Kula
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Joanna Kula is a Licensed Esthetician, Owner and Founder of Skin Devotee Facial Studio in Philadelphia. With over 10 years of experience in skincare, Joanna specializes in transformative facial treatments to help clients achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful, and radiant skin. She is also a contributing author for the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa magazine and has been featured in a number of magazines including InStyle.
    Joanna Kula
    Licensed Esthetician
    Expert Answer
    It's really good if you have naturally oily or acne-prone skin. If you get a lot of redness on your skin, or you suffer from breakouts, it's a good option for you.
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