Salicylic Acid Powder
One of the most used beta hydroxy acids, salicylic acid is often found in a variety of different skincare products. Praised for its abilities to work deep into the pores and unclogs them from excess sebum, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities. With this potent powerhouse also being available as a powder, there are more concerns that can be combatted, from treating warts, calluses, psoriasis, and dandruff.
-How do I mix salicylic acid powder?
guideline on what to do and how to mix your own potent product to help combat blemishes, reduce inflammations, and provide chemical exfoliation.
-Choose a carrier oil for the base of the formula:
The carrier oil is the main body of the formula and not only keeps the skin hydrated, it also helps the active ingredients spread across the face and absorb into skin.
-Keeping in mind what skin type you have will help you choose a carrier oil that will benefit your skin most of all. Those who are prone to oiliness and blemishes work best with jojoba and grapeseed, those who are drier will reap the rewards from sweet almond oil and avocado.
-Select the best essential oil: This is an additional step you can have as essential oils are best avoided if you suffer from sensitivity.
For those of you who aren’t dry or sensitive, adding an essential oil will give your formula an added boost and helping hand in targeting any concerns, tea tree for example is ideal for combating blemish and acne prone skin. Whereas lavender help calm and soothe inflammations and reduces redness. You’ll need about 20 drops of your essential oil to get the optimal results.
How to use:
Recommended dosage 0.5% – 2%. Salicylic acid powder does not dissolve in water, it dissolves in hot carrier oils, propylene glycol,glycerine or propanediol. Optimal pH of DIY products is between 3-4.
Salicylic Acid can be mixed with other cosmetic ingredients like Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Niacinamide and Glutathione.
