SKINCARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SALICYCLIC ACID

摘要

There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises from 0.5 to 10 % by weight of salicylic acid and from 0.5 to 10 % of hydrogen peroxide, but is substantially free of other therapeutic agents selected from the group consisting of anti-microbial agents, anti-bacterial agents, anti-viral agents, anti-fungal agents, anthelmintic agents and anti-inflammatory agents. The composition is useful in the treatment of acne.