Salicylic Acid
Uses
Salicylic Acid is used in the treatment of dermatitis, psoriasis and keratoses (abnormal skin growth).
How it Works
Salicylic acid is known as a keratolytic which is a peeling agent. Salicylic acid allows shedding of the outer layer of skin by loosening and softening the dry, scaly skin. Salicylic Acid also works on reducing swelling and redness and thus causing pimples to shrink
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Salicylic Acid can include the symptoms below;
Skin irritation,
Difficult breathing,
Dryness and peeling of skin,
Fainting,
Hives or itching,
Redness of the skin
Glycolic acid
Uses
Glycolic Acid is used for the treatment of Acne and also used in Anti-aging treatments
How it Works
Glycolic acid works by removing the top layer of the dead skin cells on people suffering with these conditions
Common Side effects
Patients who take Glycolic acid may suffer from such side effects;
Peeling,
Black or brown spots,
Scarring