I am familiar with glycolic acid and the alphahydroxy acids, but what is betahydroxy acid and what are the benefits?
Betahydroxy acid is also known as salicylic acid and occurs naturally in wintergreen leaves, sweet birch and selected plants. This acid can aid in improving the appearance and condition of the skin. Its micro-exfoliating action causes a slow movement of the superficial cells that are already old, forcing the deep layers to replace them with younger cells. In addition to its exfoliating process, salicylic acid is used as an anti-bacterial medication and is excellent for acne.
