# Salicylic acid Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that penetrates pores to deeply cleanse, reduce sebum production, and reduce inflammation. The molecular structure of salicylic acid makes it capable of deconstructing the intercellular structures of the skin’s outermost layers to eliminate dead, dull skin and reduce enlarged pores. Salicylic acid supports smoother, clearer, and younger-looking skin. [^1] Oil-soluble Beta Hydroxy Acid that gets down into pores, cuts through oil while delivering skin-calming benefits. Exfoliates to encourage the shedding of top layer skin cells to help reveal younger and smoother looking skin. [^2] [^1]: https://naturium.com/collections/salicylic-acid [^2]: https://naturium.com/pages/ingredient-library