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Salicylic acid facts for kids

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Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is a chemical substance. It is an acid. It is the base ingredient for a drug called aspirin. It is also used as a food preservative, and to treat diseases of the skin, like acne or warts. It is also used in shampoos to treat dandruff (flaking skin on the head).

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  • Salicylic acid pads

    Cotton pads soaked in salicylic acid can be used to chemically exfoliate skin.

  • Thomé Salix alba clean

    White willow (Salix alba) is a natural source of salicylic acid.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ácido salicílico para niños

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