Zinc and Salicylic Acid Ointment (Lassar's Paste) 25g/0.9 Oz

This ointment contains zinc oxide, starch, and salicylic acid in a soft paraffin base. Zinc oxide is a mineral, best known for its use in diaper creams. Its specific purpose is as a skin protectant which helps dry, soothe and protect those red, irritated little baby bums... This is also what makes it great for acne! Acne is an inflammatory condition - redness, irritation, breakouts, oiliness are all part of it. Zinc oxide can help by calming this inflammation and further protecting skin. It helps soothe redness, decrease the size of breakouts/pimples/cysts, and helps to dry out oil production. Salicylic Acid occurs naturally in various plants. Use of Salicylic Acid in cosmetics over the last several decades salicylic acid has been introduced in a large variety of cosmetic products and also OTC (over the counter) products based on its different properties and effects on the skin. It make it a great ingredient in anti acne creams and ointments. These effects have been extensively been studied as evidenced by dozens of both laboratory and clinical studies. In fact, salicylic acid might be one of the most studied active ingredients in the cosmetic industry. One of the major properties of salicylic acid is its ability to remove skin cells of the most upper layer of the skin. It also facilitates the penetration of other active ingredients into the skin.*