If you have oily skin and are prone to blackheads, acne breakouts and/or have large pores, especially in the T-zone area, Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that is a highly effective superficial peeling agent and pore cleanser that can help you. Salicylic acid loosens and removes aging cells, oil and debris attached to the skin’s surface and stimulates new cell production and increased collagen formation. It is oil soluble and lipophilic so it’s able to penetrate sebum filled follicles and clean out clogged pores, resulting in marked improvement in acne prone skin.