Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid formulations for your skin needs

Salicylic acid preparations can assist in the treatment of acne and psoriasis. At Zenith Pharmacy, we support your health and wellbeing with a full range of medications, pharmaceuticals and other products to suit your needs.

A salicylic acid cream or salicylic acid ointment is available over the counter at our chemist, or through our online store.

At Zenith Pharmacy, our chemists have additional qualifications in compounding. This means they can blend a salicylic acid formation for you, even if you have allergies or other requirements.

What is salicylic acid?

Salicylic acid acts as a peeling agent on the skin. It is known as a keratolytic and breaks up the keratin protein of the skin structure.

It is the active ingredient in many skin preparations. It is applied directly on the skin and comes in many forms, including gels, creams, films, liquids and lotions. Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid.

Salicylic acid uses

Salicylic acid uses are primarily for skin conditions. It is used mainly for acne, ranging from pimples, whiteheads and blackheads to severe acne. There are formulations that can be prepared as a custom acne treatment.

It is also used as a psoriasis cream in Australia. What salicylic acid ointment can do for psoriasis is to help reduce the red, scaly and itchy symptoms associated with the skin condition.

Salicylic acid is also used for dermatitis (seborrhoeic dermatitis), calluses and corns, ichthyosis and skin tags. It is also used as a wart treatment from the chemist.

Salicylic acid products

There are many formulations you can buy of salicylic acids.

Salicylic acid products in Australia range from low-concentration cleansers, such as Olay Regenerist Revitalising Cleanser or Jojoba Company Citrus Gel Cleanser. There are also salicylic 5 per cent products that have a stronger concentration of the compound. Salicylic acid lotions are also available, such as salicylic acid moisturisers, that are available to buy in Australia. 

How does Salicylic acid help acne and psoriasis?

Salicylic acid can help acne and psoriasis by stripping away some of the dead skin. The acid will effectively peel the skin and remove some of the natural surface oil. This reduces the reaction to inflame the skin, which leads to blemishes. In psoriasis, it helps to soften and remove the scaly skin associated with the condition.

Can I buy salicylic acid over the counter?

Yes, there are a range of over-the-counter formulations of salicylic acid, including in skin care ranges. To get an acne-related prescription online, there are telemedicine clinics. You can also visit your GP.

Are there any side effects of salicylic acid?

Concentrated salicylic acid preparations can lead to skin irritation in some people. The best salicylic acid cream is the one that works for you without irritation.

Some people have experienced salicylic acid burn. How to treat that burn is to wipe off any cream or gel and stop using it until the area has returned to health. Once the skin is better, then you can use it less often, or use a different product.

Visit your healthcare professional if you experience any complications.

Where to buy salicylic acid. Let us help you.

Zenirh Pharmacy can assist to provide you with a range of salicylic gels, ointments or creams. We have all your chemist and compound pharmacy needs.

Our experienced and skilled pharmacists are highly trained with additional compounding qualifications.

This allows them to blend active ingredients in customised ways to help people who cannot take the regular manufactured option.

Visit us in-store at Shop 13, Westfield Parramatta (Corner of Argyle Street and Marsden Street, Parramatta NSW 2150). Or shop online at https://www.aspmedical.com.au.