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    Salicylic Acid 2% Serum

     

    Spot-fighting serum with 2% salicylic acid helps reduce the visible appearance of spots and blemishes for a visibly clean and clear complexion.

    • Reduces pimples and blemishes in 7 days
    • Skin is visibly clearer and redness reduced in 7 days
    • Reduced oil production by up to 49% in 7 days

    Skin care concerns

    Pimples

    Oily skin

    Skin types

    Normal

    Combination

    Oily

    2% salicylic acid helps reduce the visible appearance of spots and blemishes.

    Reduces pimples and blemishes after 7 days

    Skin is visibly clearer and redness reduced after 7 days

    Reduces oil production by up to 49% after 7 days

    Cleanse face. Apply a few drops of serum to face and neck. Wait for a minute for serum to absorb. Follow with a Skin Republic moisturiser or sheet mask.


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    When to apply

    Add this serum to your morning or evening routine. Always apply SPF as the last step in your morning routine.

    How to apply

    Cleanse face. Apply a few drops of serum to face and neck. Wait for a minute for serum to absorb. Follow with a Skin Republic moisturiser or sheet mask.



    Key ingredients that make this serum work

    Salicylic Acid

    This multifunctional ingredient addresses many of the systemic causes of acne. For decades dermatologists have been prescribing salicylic acid as a gentle exfoliant and anti-inflammatory. Salicylic acid’s antimicrobial properties make it extremely effective at treating breakouts. It has the ability to penetrate into the pore lining and exfoliate inside the pore as well as on the surface of skin, which makes it effective for reducing breakouts, including blackheads and whiteheads. It is also well documented salicylic acid can improve skin thickness, barrier function, and collagen production.

    Chamomile

    Chamomile has a soothing effect on the skin and its anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce redness in acne prone skin. Chamomile has excellent healing abilities and can block irritants to reduce skin damage and slow the skin’s aging process.

    Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, Glyoxal, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene.

    Ingredients may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the physical product for most up to date list of ingredients.

    Patch test is essential. Apply a broad spectrum SPF while using the product and for a week thereafter. Can cause irritation, redness and peeling, especially around the eyes and mouth, in the early stages of treatment while skin builds tolerance. If persistent irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose to high temperature. Protect from direct sunlight. Store in a cool dry place at 5 - 25°C. Due to the natural ingredients in the serum, colour may vary over time. In the event of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.

    Independent Study, Instrumental test of skin sebum level by using Sebumeter SM 815. Assessment of the comedogenic and acnegenic potential. 20 participants, D0, D7, D14, D28 twice daily application. Independent Consumer Questionnaire, 20 participants, 28 days of use.


    Customer Reviews

    Based on 15 reviews
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    Mia
    Soapy texture of serum

    Is the product supposed to have a soapy thick texture? I also bought mine from clicks, and the former review states the one from clicks has a different formula.

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    Khumie
    Consistency of the salicylic acid 🤔

    I have used your salicylic acid serum previously and I was very happy with the product, however I recently went to clicks to get another one, and the consistency is different and gelish and doesn't seem to work at all. I went to dischem to get another one and it was the normal one with the right consistency and works well. Not sure if there is one that is not original 🤷 and if so, am concerned that a big store like clicks would be selling it as it dents the skin republic reputation.

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    Bernice Dladla
    Very soapy

    Iv always loved all your products especially the salicylic acid as it helped me get rid of my acne after trying for years. I the last couple of months your salicylic acid and niacinamide becomes very foamy or soapy when applied unsure if you changed the formulation in anyway but it's very concerning. As a serum it's strange for it to become foamy on the face whereas it never used to do that in the past.

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    Yolanda Magagula
    serum changed

    I have been using the salicylic acid for 3 months now and I really love it and my skin looks amazing but this month when I bought it, it is not as watery as I know it to be and it think and clear like the niacinamide serum. So I’m concerned

    We're glad to hear you're enjoying the serum, Yolanada. The nature of salicylic acid means the viscosity of this serum can vary with temperature changes. This does not affect its function. ✨

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    Rozanne Roux
    Not good

    Its sticky, and it burned my skin after just using it once.

    Hi Rozanne. We're sorry to hear that this serum didn't work out for you. We recommend carrying out a patch test with any new or high percetage active product to rule out unwanted sensistiviy.