# Salicylic acid and zinc Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia. Depends on the strength Use them together in the same routine, applying [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid) first and [zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc) second to help clear blemishes. Salicylic acid clears out pores while zinc calms the skin and controls oil, working together to reduce breakouts. If your skin feels sensitive, try using them on alternate nights or look for a lower percentage product. [Photoprotection With Mineral-Based Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32541340/) [Photoprotection beyond ultraviolet radiation: A review of tinted sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32335182/) - [All about salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid) - [All about zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc) ### [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid) products - [Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/paula-s-choice/skin-perfecting-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 263.52 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07D8DBS7S?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Medicube Zero Pore Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/medicube/zero-pore-pad/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 64.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0CVRCR6VF?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/renewing-sa-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 42.85 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00U1YCRD8?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/dermalogica/daily-microfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 157.51 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B001VMJSCW?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/the-ordinary/salicylic-acid-2-solution/for/dry-skin) — Average fit - [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [SAR 159.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-roche-posay/effaclar-medicated-gel-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/the-ordinary/aha-30-bha-2-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 86.23 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B09DP7P4QN?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/paula-s-choice/10-azelaic-acid-booster/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 275.52 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00V4PNAI4?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/sa-lotion-for-rough-and-bumpy-skin/for/oily-skin) — Average fit - [COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/bha-blackhead-power-liquid/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 328.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B074DTJ1H1?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/hero-cosmetics/mighty-patch/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [SAR 55.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B09NNF2DXX?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ### [Zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc) products - [BYOMA Clarifying Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/byoma/clarifying-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [SAR 101.13 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0C7C8BZLM?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/minimalist/vitamin-b5-10-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit - [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit ## Questions and answers ### Can you use salicylic acid and zinc together? Yes, you can use [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid) and [zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc) together to help provide enhanced anti-acne and anti-inflammatory effects for oily and acne-prone skin. Combining them allows zinc to modulate sebaceous gland activity while complementing the keratolytic action of salicylic acid. ### Which goes first, salicylic acid or zinc? Salicylic acid and zinc can be beneficial to combine for enhanced anti-acne and anti-inflammatory effects. You should avoid or separate mineral sunscreens containing zinc from salicylic acid by applying sunscreen separately after neutralization. ### Are salicylic acid and zinc good for sensitive skin? Salicylic acid and zinc depend on the strength for sensitive skin because combining salicylic acid with zinc complexes helps provide anti-inflammatory effects for oily and acne-prone skin, but high strengths may cause irritation. [Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) ## Research on salicylic acid and zinc - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Assessment of the Benefit of a Deep Cleansing Gel Containing Salicylic Acid 2%, Zinc Gluconate 0.2% and Lipohydroxy Acids 0.05% in Patients with Mild to Moderate Truncal Acne: Results from an Exploratory Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36698447/) Zinc · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023 - [Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Clinical tolerance and efficacy of capryloyl salicylic acid peel compared to a glycolic acid peel in subjects with fine lines/wrinkles and hyperpigmented skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146601/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008 - [Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment of acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23545907/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013 - [Rapid and Visible Efficacy of a Dermocosmetic in Acne Patients With Fair Skin Phototypes: Results of a Randomized Split-Face Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487026/) Zinc · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 ## Other combinations - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-glycerin) - Work well together: [Panthenol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/panthenol-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Retinol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/retinol-and-salicylic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/niacinamide-and-salicylic-acid) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lauric-acid) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-linoleic-acid) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc gluconate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-gluconate) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-oxide) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-sulfate) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-bio-placenta-peptides) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hexapeptide) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-allantoin) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-bisabolol) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Keep them apart: [Adapalene and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/adapalene-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-pro-retinol) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-retinal) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-retinoid-blend) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-tretinoin) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-gluconolactone) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid) - Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-citric-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lactic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-zinc) - Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-zinc) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-zinc) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and titanium dioxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-titanium-dioxide) - Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc) - Work well together: [Green tea and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/green-tea-and-salicylic-acid) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and resveratrol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-resveratrol) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-vitamin-e) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc (this page) - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc