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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALPUBLISHED 2025⚠ SHORT DURATION (21 DAYS); MAY NOT SHOW SUSTAINED LONG-TERM EFFICACY.
Salicylic acid gel reduced sebum and acne severity in people with oily skin over 3 weeks.
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SKINCARE
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Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Clay Extract for Oily Skin
RESEARCH
- Salicylic acid cuts sebum
- Strengthens skin barrier
- Reduces acne with oily skin
- Niacinamide improves hydration
COMMUNITY
- Limited discussion found
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SAFETYSalicylic acid can irritate sensitive skin; start slowly and avoid if allergic to aspirin or salicylates.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 15 ON PUBMED ↗BASED ON 15 PUBMED STUDIES
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ SMALL SAMPLE SIZE (30 SUBJECTS); OPEN-LABEL DESIGN WITHOUT BLINDING MAY INTRODUCE BIAS.
A niacinamide-based emulsion reduced oiliness, acne, and enlarged pores in oily skin over 8 weeks.
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ NO EXPLICIT CONTROL GROUP MENTIONED; OPEN-LABEL DESIGN LIMITS INTERPRETATION OF EFFICACY.
A salicylic acid cleanser improved sebum control and skin barrier in acne-prone oily skin over 4 weeks.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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