On the Comparison of Fruit Acid and Salicylic Acid for Whitehead Acne
Whitehead acne is often disturbing. In the way of skin care, both Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid are commonly used ingredients to deal with whitehead acne, but they have their own advantages.

Fruit acid has unique power. Its molecules are small and can easily penetrate into the stratum corneum of the skin, promoting the release of adhesion between keratinocytes and accelerating the replacement of the stratum corneum. In this way, the thick stratum corneum attached to whitehead acne can be thinned, and the blocked hair follicle mouth is gradually connected. And fruit acid can stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the dermis, making the skin firmer and smoother, improving whitehead acne and improving the overall texture of the skin. However, it should be used with caution. Due to its acidic properties, if the concentration is too high or used improperly, it is easy to cause redness and tingling of the skin. Sensitive skin should be especially careful.

Salicylic acid is also not inferior. It is a fat-soluble ingredient that can penetrate deep into the pores, dissolve the oil accumulated in the pores, and effectively remove the root cause of whitehead acne. At the same time, salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory properties and can soothe slight inflammation caused by whiteheads. Compared with fruit acid, salicylic acid is slightly less irritating to the skin and is more suitable for a wide range of skin types. However, long-term or high-concentration use may also dry and desquamate the skin.

If the skin is well tolerated and expects to improve whiteheads quickly, fruit acid may be the best choice, which can quickly unclog the pores with its strong exfoliation power. However, if the skin is sensitive, or requires gentle conditioning, salicylic acid is more suitable, reducing the irritation to the skin while cleaning up acne.

In short, for whiteheads, fruit acid and salicylic acid have their own strengths. Users should choose carefully according to their own skin type and needs to achieve the ideal skin care effect and keep the skin fresh and clean.