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Derma E Acne Blemish Control Treatment Serum – Active Salicylic Acid Serum for Face
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8.8/10
(943)
Helps keep skin clear and kills acne without causing dryness
Gentle yet effective, suitable for sensitive skin
Mixed reviews on the scent; tea tree oil scent not preferred by some
Overview of the highest quality evidence for the active ingredients in this product
Shalita, A. R. Treatment of mild and moderate acne vulgaris with salicylic acid in an alcohol-detergent vehicle. Cutis. 1981;28(5):556-558, 561.
Lu J, Cong T, Wen X, Li X, Du D, He G, Jiang X. Salicylic acid treats acne vulgaris by suppressing AMPK/SREBP1 pathway in sebocytes. Exp Dermatol. 2019 Jul;28(7):786-794. doi: 10.1111/exd.13934. Epub 2019 May 15. PMID: 30972839.
Sarkar R, Ghunawat S, Garg VK. Comparative Study of 35% Glycolic Acid, 20% Salicylic-10% Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in the Treatment of Active Acne and Postacne Pigmentation. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2019 Jul-Sep;12(3):158-163. doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_135_18. PMID: 31619887; PMCID: PMC6785964.
Liu H, Yu H, Xia J, Liu L, Liu G, Sang H, Peinemann F. Evidence-based topical treatments (azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulfur, zinc, and fruit acid) for acne: an abridged version of a Cochrane systematic review. J Evid Based Med. 2020 Nov;13(4):275-283. doi: 10.1111/jebm.12411. Epub 2020 Oct 9. PMID: 33034949.
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