Chlorosalicylic Acid Used in Face Creams
There are several anti-aging products on the market to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and smooth skins texture. A lot of facial products include beta-hydroxys in their ingredient list. The most common beta-hydroxy used in skincare is salicylic acid which can penetrate deeply into the skin. A derivative of salicylic acid that is used in Avon's Night Revitalizing Cream is chlorosalicylic acid. Does this Spark an idea?
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Chlorosalicylic Acid
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Chlorosalicylic acid is a derivative of salicylic acid which is used in pharmaceutical products, dyes, flavors and preservatives. As of 2010, Avon's Night Revitalizing Cream is the only face cream that contains chlorosalicylic acid. This acid penetrates the skin deep into the surface layers for smoother skin, exfoliation and to prevent anti-aging in the skin.
Salicylic Acid
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Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy that is frequently used in cosmetic products to treat skin disorders such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, calluses, corns and warts. It can be found in the form of soap, lotion, liquid, ointment, foam, gel, cream, shampoo, solution and stick.
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Warnings
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Salicylic acid can cause skin irritation and should not be applied to large areas of the body or used for a long period of time to avoid increased and unwanted absorption into the skin. Studies have also shown that using a salicylic acid makes skin more prone to sun damage so sunscreen should always be worn on areas that have been treated with salicylic acid.
Application
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Chlorosalicylic acid should not be used more often than instructed by the manufacturer to avoid salicylic acid poisoning due to absorption through the skin. Avon's Night Revitalizing Cream which contains chlorosalicylic acid is only to be applied at night before bed on clean skin.
Side Effects
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Besides skin irritation from salicylic acid, other side effects include dryness or peeling of the skin, redness or unusually warm skin. Symptoms of salicylic acid poisoning include confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, hearing loss, fast or deep breathing, lightheadedness, nausea, rapid breathing, ringing in the ears, severe drowsiness, stomach pain and vomiting.
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