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Salicylic Acid – Oil-Soluble BHA for Acne & Pores
An oil-soluble BHA that penetrates pores to fight acne and exfoliate, it is a classic acne and oil-control ingredient found in almost every acne-focused line.
- Oil-soluble action that penetrates deep into congested pores
- Targets acne while exfoliating for clearer, smoother skin
- A classic acne and oil-control ingredient in acne lines
Salicylic Acid Cosmetic Grade | Refined Bulk Salicylic Acid‑Aogebio
Salicylic Acid
Cosmetic‑grade high‑purity Salicylic Acid, lipophilic BHA exfoliating raw material for acne serums, toners, spot treatments, anti‑dandruff hair care and pore‑refining skincare formulas.
Product Specification
| Item | Specification |
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| Product Name | Salicylic Acid |
| INCI Name | Salicylic Acid |
| CAS No | 69‑72‑7 |
| Appearance | Fine white crystalline powder |
| Source | Refined purification, natural willow‑bark origin optional |
| Melting Point | 158‑159℃ |
| Solubility | Oil‑soluble, sparingly soluble in cold water, soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol, octyldodecanol |
| Recommended Dosage | 0.5%‑2% for leave‑on cosmetic products; up to 3% for rinse‑off cosmetic formulations |
| MOQ | 1kg |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under sealed cool & dry storage |
| Grade | Cosmetic Grade |
What Is Salicylic Acid?
Salicylic Acid is a well‑known lipophilic beta‑hydroxy acid (BHA), originally discovered from willow bark. It is a high‑performance cosmetic active ingredient manufactured by multi‑step refining purification. Thanks to its oil‑soluble property, it can penetrate deep into sebum‑filled hair follicles, instead of only acting on the skin surface. It breaks the intercellular bonds of keratinocytes to promote gentle skin desquamation. With excellent keratolytic, comedolytic and anti‑inflammatory properties, it helps dissolve pore plugs, improve blackheads, whiteheads, acne breakouts and rough skin texture.
Different from water‑soluble AHA exfoliants, salicylic acid targets oil‑clogged pores, controls excess sebum and relieves inflammatory blemishes. It is widely applied in acne treatment serums, exfoliating toners, spot gels, anti‑dandruff shampoo, body exfoliating wash and pore‑minimizing skincare lines. Aogebio supplies high‑purity cosmetic‑grade bulk salicylic acid, providing free samples, complete qualification documents and global one‑stop shipping services for cosmetic manufacturers.
Core Advantages Of Our Salicylic Acid
High‑Purity Refined & Low‑Impurity
Adopts multi‑stage purification process, low heavy‑metal residue, uniform fine crystal powder, less irritating, stable for high‑end cosmetic active formulas, meets global cosmetic raw‑material requirements.
Unique Lipophilic Pore‑Penetrating Feature
As oil‑soluble BHA active ingredient, it can go deep into lipid‑rich pores, dissolve keratin plugs and sebum debris, solve blackheads, closed comedones and pore congestion which surface exfoliants cannot handle effectively.
Dual Exfoliating & Anti‑Inflammatory Performance
Provides controlled keratin peeling to smooth rough dull skin; meanwhile relieves acne‑related redness and swelling, suppresses bad microorganism reproduction, brings clearer complexion for oily & blemish‑prone skin.
Flexible Formulation Compatibility
Compatible with glycolic acid, lactic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, allantoin and multiple cosmetic solvents. Fits toners, serums, gels, shampoos, body wash and mask formulas. Can also work as preservative auxiliary ingredient below 0.5% dosage according to EU regulationsDirectorat....
Batch‑to‑Batch Stable & Flexible Supply
Stable purity index for large‑scale industrial cosmetic production. Support sample testing, small‑batch trial orders and large‑volume bulk customization.
How Salicylic Acid Works On Skin & Scalp
Lipophilic salicylic acid penetrates through sebum into hair follicles. It weakens the adhesion between dead keratinocytes, accelerates old skin cell shedding, dissolves blackhead and whitehead plugs inside pores. It reduces sebum blockage to prevent new acne formation. Its anti‑inflammatory effect soothes inflamed pimples and reduces post‑acne redness. For scalp care, it helps remove excess scalp keratin, relieve dandruff and scalp itching. It does not cause photosensitivity, so it can be used in daytime formulas (sun protection is still recommended for end‑users).
Main Functions & Cosmetic Application Fields
Core Efficacy Benefits
- • Deep pore cleansing, dissolve blackheads, whiteheads and closed comedones
- • Relieve inflammatory acne, reduce pimple redness and swelling
- • Gentle keratolytic exfoliation, improve rough, dull skin texture
- • Regulate excess sebum secretion, refine enlarged pore appearance
- • Anti‑dandruff, remove scalp keratin accumulation for scalp care
- • Auxiliary antibacterial & antiseptic effect under low dosage (≤0.5%)
- • Improve body keratosis‑pilaris, rough bumpy skin on arms & back
Suitable Cosmetic Formulas
- • Anti‑acne serum, exfoliating toner, acne spot treatment gel
- • Pore‑refining essence & blemish‑repair facial mask
- • Anti‑dandruff shampoo & scalp care treatment products
- • Back‑acne body wash, body exfoliating cleanser
- • Oily skin mattifying skincare series
- • Chemical gentle home‑use peeling cosmetic products
Formulation Guide: Dosage, Solubility & Matching Tips
Recommended dosage: 0.5%‑2% total formula weight for leave‑on cosmetic products; up to 3% for rinse‑off hair & body formulas. For preservative auxiliary function, maximum dosage 0.5% by regulation.
Solubility: Oil‑soluble active powder, poorly soluble in cold water. Pre‑dissolve in co‑solvents such as ethanol, propylene glycol or octyldodecanol before adding into formula. Avoid direct adding into pure water phase to prevent recrystallization.
Optimal pH requirement: To keep salicylic acid effective in free‑acid form, maintain finished formula pH within 3.0‑4.0. Efficacy will drop sharply when pH exceeds 4.5.
Recommended matching ingredients: Work synergistically with niacinamide, panthenol, allantoin, lactic acid, glycolic acid; add soothing ingredients to mitigate potential irritation for sensitive‑target formulas.
Formulation Notes: Processing temperature better kept below 70℃ to avoid performance decline. Pre‑dissolve completely in solvent system before mixing, prevent crystal precipitation in finished products. Strictly comply with regional cosmetic regulatory concentration limits and warning‑label requirements. Except anti‑dandruff shampoo, shall not be used in products for children under 3 years old.
Packaging, MOQ & Global Shipping Details
- Sample package：10g, 50g, 100g free testing samples (sealed aluminum foil bag)
- Small bulk：1kg / 5kg
- Large bulk：25kg
- MOQ：1kg
- Shipping：Global door‑to‑door shipping, support DHL, FedEx, air and sea freight
- Lead time：3‑7 working days for samples; 7‑15 working days for bulk orders
- Custom service：Custom packaging and private label for large orders
Storage & Shelf Life Standard
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry, dark and well‑ventilated environment, keep tightly sealed, avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and humid atmosphere, prevent discoloration and performance degradation.
Standard Shelf Life
24 months under standard sealed cool‑dry storage conditions.
Certifications & Compliance Documents (COA, MSDS, TDS)
Our refined Salicylic Acid meets global cosmetic raw‑material safety standards:
- EU CosIng database registered ingredient
- ISO22716 & GMP cosmetic production system certification
- Each batch equipped with complete COA, MSDS, TDS documents
- Support third‑party professional testing and verification
- Comply with China Cosmetic Safety Technical Specification, EU Cosmetics Regulation concentration limitation rules.
We provide stable and high‑quality cosmetic active raw materials for global daily chemical and cosmetic manufacturers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1: What is the difference between Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid (AHA)?
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Q2: Can salicylic acid be used in leave‑on facial serums?
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Q3: Will salicylic acid cause strong skin irritation?
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Q4: What is your minimum order quantity and sample policy?
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Q5: Why does crystal precipitation happen in finished formulas containing salicylic acid?
A: Mainly caused by insufficient co‑solvent dosage or improper pH value. Increase ethanol / propylene glycol / octyldodecanol solvent amount, strictly control finished pH between 3.0‑4.0 to avoid recrystallization.
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