Salicylic Acid and Acne

The most common skin problem that annoys people is acne. Acne consists of a variety of skin blemishes including blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. The common underlying factors in all of them is pore obstruction and any skin care to reduce acne blemishes should include a very simple product that exfoliates and unblocks the pore: Salicylic Acid or BHA.

How does salicylic acid unblock pores and clear acne?

With acne the pores becomes clogged with accumulated oil and dead cells, and slowly enlarge and become infected. Salicylic acid is the only product that penetrates the oil and acts to exfoliate deep inside the pore. Using salicylic acid continuously progressively helps clear acne blemishes.

The process is made quicker with microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion speeds up clearance of all acne lesions by giving enhanced exfoliation. Microdermabrasion acts like a strong vacuum, exfoliating dead and compacted cells and sucking out the pore. Using the combination will give superior results, although plain old salicylic acid on its own does a mighty fine job.

We sell a very cosmetically elegant salicylic acid lotion cost $41 for 118ml, which should last about 2 months. Microdermabrasion packages are available for people who want enhanced clearance.

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or call 07 33505447 to book a consultation.

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Acne Treatment Brisbane Dr Joanne Turner 12 Feb 2008 9 Comments

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Virginia responded on 09 Sep 2008 at 10:05 pm #

Can I buy Salicylic Acid from you as mail order..I have Hashimotos = underactive thyroid and am on Thyroxine tablets which have made my skin red blotchy sensitive have acne break outs nearly all the time.It is driving me crazy as I am 57 and have never had pimples !!!Everything I use on my skin irritates it and makes things worse..I use Clinique products and now they are doing the same..What can I cleanse with as water even makes my skin red ..I have now purchased a mineral powder make up (used 1 day only ..so far so good but have break outs that need covering) what moistureiser should I use..I have an appointment with you on the 13th Oct ..the earliest one I could get

Dr Joanne Turner responded on 10 Sep 2008 at 11:44 am #

Hi Virginia, yes you can buy the Salicyclic Acid over the phone from our clinic. Just call us on 07 33505447 and my receptionist will get your details for postage and payment. regards Jo

Megan responded on 19 Jan 2010 at 10:10 am #

Hello Dr Jo

I have commenced treatment with your clinic and am already seeing great benefit in the tone and texture of my skin through needling, tattooing and peels for enlarged pores. Very happy!

As my treatment requires nil exposure to the sun, I have started using invisble zinc ™. Apart from providing great protection, it also provides a beautiful base to mineral powder foundation.

Obviously I am investing in my skin, so I want to make sure that Invisible zinc is OK to use and won’t clog pores which I am trying to minimise.

My regime at the moment is:
1. Cleansing
2. Exfoliant with your ‘Paula’s Choice’ 2% BHA gel (the best skin product I have ever used)
3. Moisturiser (Roc antioxidant)
4. Invisble Zinc - if going out doors
5. Mineral Powder foundation (if going out)

Thanks for your time and excellent products and services
Megan

Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Jan 2010 at 11:40 am #

Hi Megan, yes the invisible zinc is perfectly ok to use, and we advise using sunscreen to everyone. Really glad you are getting the benifits and thankyou for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. regards Jo