🌿 Salicylic acid: the star ingredient against acne and oily skin

🌿 L’acide salicylique : l’ingrédient star contre l’acné et les peaux grasses

🌿 Salicylic acid: the star ingredient against acne and oily skin

When we talk about acne, blackheads, and blemish-prone skin , one name keeps coming up: salicylic acid . But why is this active ingredient considered a staple in anti-acne routines?

💧 What is salicylic acid?

Salicylic acid belongs to the BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) family. Unlike AHAs (such as lactic or glycolic acid), which act mainly on the surface, salicylic acid is fat-soluble : it penetrates the pores to clean them deeply.

👉 Result: it acts where imperfections arise.

✨ The benefits of salicylic acid on oily and acne-prone skin

1. Unclogs pores

Salicylic acid dissolves excess sebum and accumulated dead cells.
➡️ Fewer blackheads, microcysts and pimples.

2. Anti-inflammatory action

It calms redness and reduces inflammation associated with rashes.
➡️ Pimples are less swollen and the skin is more soothed.

3. Gentle but effective exfoliation

By removing dead cells, it refines skin texture and makes the skin smoother and more even.
➡️ Perfect for oily and granular skin.

4. Prevents new blemishes

Its deep action prevents the formation of new comedones.
➡️ Fewer recurrences, healthier skin over time.

5. An ally against shine

By regulating sebum, it helps keep skin more matte on a daily basis.

🌸 How to use it in your routine?

  • Cleanser : ideal in low concentration to purify without attacking (like a salicylic cleansing gel).

  • Serum or lotion : apply in the evening, 2 to 3 times a week to start with.

  • Targeted cream : locally on imperfections.

⚠️ Precautions:

  • Always apply sunscreen in the morning (BHAs make the skin more sensitive to UV rays).

  • Introduce gradually to avoid irritation.

🧿 Why MIYU loves it

At MIYU, we believe in the power of effective yet respectful ingredients.
Salicylic acid is at the heart of our anti-blemish formulas because it cleanses deeply without stripping and leaves skin clear, fresh and luminous.

✅ In summary

Salicylic acid is the perfect ally for oily, combination and acne-prone skin.

  • It unclogs pores

  • It reduces pimples and redness

  • It refines and purifies the skin texture

👉 With regularity and gentleness, it is the active ingredient that can transform your daily life and give you clearer and more confident skin.

✨ MIYU — Korean glow, French attitude.
Because soothed skin is skin that breathes better.