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Without a salicylic acid face wash for acne, a list of the top acne treatments would be incomplete. This Neutrogena cleanser contains salicylic acid, which Strachan suggests using if you have acne.
Salicylic acid is lipophilic, which means it enjoys fat, drawing it to the greasy hair follicle where acne first appears, claims Strachan. Like retinoids, it exfoliates, calms inflammation, and unplugs the hair follicle. All forms of acne can benefit from salicylic acid treatment.