Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid or BHA which is an exfoliating ingredient. Nowadays chemical exfoliation has been really popular among skincare products so a huge number of brands are providing different exfoliating products in the form of serums, peels, facewash for different skin concerns. Salicylic acid is keratolytic in nature which means it helps in dissolving the keratin plugs and debris that gets deposited in the pores leading to blackheads and whiteheads. Also known as a non-inflammatory form of acne. Due to the exfoliating nature of BHA, it keeps the skin clear and gets rid of the texture on the skin. Salicylic acid is a boon for people with oily skin as it helps in controlling sebum production. In the pathogenesis of acne formation oil, dirt, bacteria results in clogging of pores and if it is not treated at the right time it can lead to inflammatory acne in the form of pustules and nodules. The anti-inflammatory action of this acid helps in reducing redness and swellin