PLANT-BASED BHA: SALICYLIC ACID FROM WINTERGREEN

These blemishes are due to an obstruction of the hair canal by keratinocytes (a mixture of sebum and dead cells). Keratinocytes must shed every day. However, this shedding can be compromised due to hereditary conditions, hormonal imbalance or exposure to stress.

Fortunately, there are solutions to cleanse, purify and mattify blemish-prone skin. Plant-based BHAs, plant-derived salicylic acid from wintergreen, are among the most effective natural ingredients against all types of skin blemishes.

What is plant-derived salicylic acid from wintergreen?

It is an exfoliating and anti-inflammatory beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that penetrates deep into the pores for a powerful anti-blemish action, ideal for purifying and soothing oily skin.

Astringent, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, salicylic acid is used above all in our face care products for its keratolytic action, which unclogs pores and balances sebum production.

Plant-derived salicylic acid (BHA) is a natural peel, a gentle exfoliant

The keratolytic activity of salicylic acid, which gives it its exfoliating properties, allows superficial shedding of the keratin layer. This so-called “chemical” exfoliation facilitates cell renewal, increased collagen production and regeneration of the upper layers of the epidermis.

How is salicylic acid extracted from wintergreen (gaultheria procumbens leaf oil)?

Plant-derived salicylic acid is made from wintergreen, or gaulthérie in French. This small shrub with hardy foliage is native to the forests of North America, Canada and China.

Distilling wintergreen leaves yields an essential oil. This essential oil, concentrated in methyl salicylate, is then hydrolyzed to isolate salicylic acid.

How do you use BHA salicylic acid extracted from wintergreen?

Caution: applying pure wintergreen essential oil is not recommended as its effect can be irritating. It is better to choose a product that contains a small dose.

Salicylic acid is very active. A low dose is enough for good effectiveness. In a face care product, between 0.1% and 3% is recommended. In some countries, the concentration in face care products is regulated. In Japan, the maximum authorized concentration is 0.2%.

How do I add these natural beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) to my routine?

Regular use of plant-derived salicylic acid promotes skin cell renewal and refines skin texture. To fully benefit from its purifying effects and see long-term results, we recommend daily use through products infused with wintergreen extract, such as The Supernature Face Cream and The Supernature Face Emulsion.

Our two superstar face care products have a purifying, mattifying action and reveal your skin's healthy glow. Enriched with wintergreen extract, this duo refines skin texture and helps treat your skin's blemishes, thanks to a daily “gentle peel” action. Both formulas are natural and ORGANIC and contain just the right dose of salicylic acid for more beautiful, healthy skin.

The Supernature Emulsion is a hydrating anti-blemish gel-cream based on organic aloe vera. The Supernature Face Cream is an anti-blemish product with a cream texture, based on organic rose water. Some people prefer the cream for the evening and winter and the gel-cream for the morning and summer. So choose the texture you like!