No More Pores Salicylic Acid Serum

Nasty blackheads chilling in your pores? 

Our No More Pores Salicylic Acid 1% Acid Serum is a wonderous formulation that goes deep within the pores of your skin and cleanses them by removing dirt and sebum while also gently exfoliating , and improving cell turnover. Perfect for oily skin.

Salicylic Acid is known to:

• Reduce blackheads & whiteheads
  Salicylic acid breaks down the bonds between dead skin cells so that they can release from the pore easily preventing any buildup and blackheads or whiteheads!
• Unclog pores
  By breaking down bonds of dead skin cells, it easily deep cleans pores and extracts any dirt or gunk.
• Exfoliate gently
  This loosening of the bonds between dead skin cells helps chemically exfoliate the skin revealing its hidden radiance. 
• Reduce frequent breakouts
  Salicylic acid helps the skin to shed dead cells from the top layer and decrease redness and swelling (inflammation). This decreases pimples and speeds healing.

Key Ingredients:

• 1% Salicylic Acid: Salicylic Acid is an oil-soluble BHA. It is known to penetrate deep into the skin. It improves skin’s texture, unclogs the pores, reduces blackheads and whiteheads, controls oil and sebum, and keeps acne and breakouts at bay!
• Propanediol: A humectant that draws water to the skin and promotes water retention.
• Glycerine: Moisturizes and smoothes skin

Complete List:

Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Glycerine, Salicylic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol And Ethylhexylglycerine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate.

Salicylic acid, a plant-based Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), is well known in the cosmeceutical industry for its outstanding performance as a chemical exfoliant when incorporated in topical formulations. It is derived from the bark of willow trees; hence it is termed a natural ingredient in skincare products. Chemical exfoliants, like salicylic acid, are better than physical scrubs as physical scrubs can damage the skin’s outermost layer, i.e., the stratum corneum.  Furthermore, the scrub beads can enter deep into your skin layers causing internal damage.

BLACKHEAD & WHITEHEAD FORMATION

Our skin has pores containing hair follicles and sebaceous glands (sebum-producing microscopic organs), which help seal moisture inside the skin and prevent foreign substances from entering the skin. When dead skin cells start layering on top of these pores, they get clogged which causes sebum to get trapped inside the pore. This leads to the formation of whiteheads. When the mouth of these pores widens, oxidation and debris settlement lead to blackhead formation.

BREAKOUTS

Even when the pores are clogged, the sebaceous gland keeps producing sebum that is trapped inside the pores. These pores, when infected with bacteria, lead to breakouts.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Skin cells are present in layers, the stratum corneum (outermost layer) has dead skin cells while the cells below the stratum corneum are still young and maturing. Furthermore, desmosomes are ‘binding bodies’ in animal tissue that anchor two adjacent cells together, keeping skin cells organized. During metabolism, enzymes break down desmosomes of dead skin cells, leading to the separation of dead skin cells and subsequent shedding of the stratum corneum. This process of dead skin cells shedding and the younger cells replacing them is called skin cell turnover.

However, with ageing the rate of metabolism decreases because of which the enzymes causing the breakage of desmosomes are produced at a very slow rate. In that case, the dead skin cells stay intact causing the build-up of dead skin layers, hence slower skin cell turnover.

This is where salicylic acid comes into the picture, wherein it dissolves the desmosomes, and eventually skin cell turnover takes place. Also, salicylic acid is lipophilic, i.e., it is insoluble in water, hence it can penetrate through the lipid barrier of the epidermis. Moreover, it can enter the pores and penetrate the sebum causing deep exfoliation, this property of salicylic acid makes it a brilliant exfoliator.

DO's

• Use the serum only at night.
• Cleanse face thoroughly before using the serum.
• Apply sunscreen the next day.
• Apply moisturizer after using the serum.
• Do a patch test before using the serum.

DONT's 

• Do not use it during pregnancy or if you’re breastfeeding.
• Don’t use retinol on the same night.
• Don’t jump to a higher concentration immediately.
• Don’t use on sensitive areas.

1) How long does it take to show results?

It takes about 8-10 weeks.

2) Does it have any side effects?

Salicylic Acid is known to suit every skin type and is not known for any particular side effects if the right regime is followed. Although, we recommend a patch test before using the product and also starting with a lower concentration and a proper regime, especially if you’re a beginner.

3) Can I use a Vitamin C serum with this product?

Yes, absolutely! The combination will help in bringing out even toned and glowing skin.

4) What is the pH of this serum?

The pH is between 3.2 and 3.6.

5) Is this serum water-based?

Yes, it is a water-based serum.

6) Can an acne-prone person use this serum?

Yes, it works very well for people with acne-prone skin as well. This is an excellent product to reduce acne scars and marks.

7) Can I use this serum in the AM?

Since salicylic acid is an exfoliator, we recommend that you use it only at night (PM).

8) Can this serum be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women?

No, salicylic acid is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Every professional was once a beginner, just like your skin. It is crucial to understand your skin’s tolerance and choose an ingredient concentration that won’t damage the barrier (or your faith in skincare)

It takes 6-10 weeks for the skin to adjust to a certain concentration of Salicylic Acid & show results. Serumique Suggests moving to a higher concentration only after 6-10 weeks! Our robust research allowed us to understand that the best results come through between 1%-2% of Salicylic Acid.