12 Salicylic Acid Cleansers That Give Every Skin Type Clear and Smooth Skin

Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.When you hear salicylic acid, does your mind immediately think acne? The ingredient is a pimple-fighting go-to, but it does more than Roto-Rooter clogged pores. All of us can benefit from incorporating this beta hydroxy acid into our routine, especially in the form of a cleanser, says Sandra Lee, MD, a board-certified dermatologist who is also known as Dr. Pimple Popper. "Salicylic acid cleansers are fantastic, and I think the nice thing about the ingredient is it’s safe and gentle on all skin types," she says.Our Top PicksBest for All Types of BreakoutsLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Facial CleanserRead moreBest for Fungal AcneSkinfix 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA CleanserRead moreBest for Sensitive SkinCosRx Calming Foam CleanserRead more Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble ingredient, making it great for oily and acne-prone skin types because it penetrates deep into t...