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NATURIUM Salicylic Acid Body Spray 2% for oily skin

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NATURIUM Salicylic Acid Body Spray 2%

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate exfoliation and pore decongestion for your oily skin, as salicylic acid works to clear pores and regulate oil production, while niacinamide and hydrolyzed oat protein provide supportive hydration and soothing effects.
  • While the formula is generally safe and beneficial for oily skin, the primary ingredients are more supportive than directly targeting your main concern of oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risk of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like niacinamide and hydrolyzed oat protein.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
  • Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.

People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

This product is highly effective for treating body acne, keratosis pilaris, and clogged pores, especially on the back and chest. Users with acne-prone skin report significant improvements in skin clarity and texture. A small number of users experienced mild dryness or a sticky residue after application.

Highlights

  • Clears body acne Mostly Mentioned
    • “My back has cleared up really well”
    • “Cleared up my bacne. No more bumps!”
    • “Cleared up my chest and back in under 4 weeks”
    • “Working for my nephew's back acne”
  • Easy spray application Often Mentioned
    • “Easy to apply in those hard to reach places”
    • “I can easily do it on my own”
    • “Convenience of a spray application”
    • “360-degree continuous spray function”
  • Fast-drying formula Sometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't stain my clothes”
    • “Quick-drying formula”
    • “Lightweight formula”
    • “Non-sticky, fast-drying”
  • Improves texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Cleared my unkillable KP!”
    • “Improving skin texture”
    • “Reduce the appearance of scars”
    • “Promotes smoother, softer skin texture”
  • Causes dryness Rarely Noted
    • “This spray is also drying”
    • “Excessive drying of the skin may occur”
    • “Drying and not as effective as the serum”
  • Leaky packaging Rarely Noted
    • “Packaging needs to be better”
    • “Leaking out of the bottle”
    • “A lot of product was wasted since it leaked”
  • Sticky residue Rarely Noted
    • “Just sticky... it doesn't fully dry”
    • “Stays on sticky”
    • “The worst acne spray”

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Questions and answers

How well does Naturium Salicylic Acid Body Spray work for oily skin?

This body spray works well enough for oily skin by offering moderate exfoliation and pore decongestion, though other products fit this skin type better. A treatment for oily skin needs ingredients like BHA, willow BHA, and blue tansy that effectively manage oiliness and refine pores without irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin?

Salicylic acid makes this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin by clearing pores and helping control oil, while niacinamide and hydrolyzed oat protein provide soothing hydration. Treatments that rate higher for oily skin typically need ingredients like BHA, blue tansy, or willow BHA to manage oiliness and refine pores.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020

What does Salicylic Acid do for oily skin?

Salicylic acid helps oily skin by reducing excess oil and keeping pores clear. It may also improve overall skin hydration while managing breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Experimental Dermatology, 2019

What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in your evening routine, starting at once a week before you moisturize. Salicylic acid helps clear pores and manage oil, though oily skin also needs products that directly target excess shine.

Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this body spray with retinol by applying the spray first in your nighttime routine and following with retinol once your skin is used to both. Because combining active ingredients can sometimes dry or irritate the skin, it is best to introduce them slowly and watch how your skin feels.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start by using this treatment once a week in the evening, and carefully use it more often if your skin handles it well. Salicylic acid helps clear pores and calm your oily skin, though this skin type needs stronger ingredients that directly target oily shine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This spray is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it uses salicylic acid to clear pores and regulate oil production without harsh ingredients. It also includes soothing components like niacinamide and hydrolyzed oat protein to keep your skin calm.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020

  • The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.

    CMAJ, 2010

  • Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010

  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008

  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005

  • Topical 2% N-acetyl glucosamine reduced facial hyperpigmentation in an 8-week split-face clinical test, with an even greater effect observed when combined with 4% niacinamide.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007

  • N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers successfully delivered the hydrophilic agent through the skin and reduced melanin distribution in healthy volunteers.

    Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016

  • Topical cosmetic products containing hyaluronic acid, N-acetyl glucosamine, and gamma-amino butyric acid improved skin hydration by 24.28% to 33.60%, elasticity by 11.98%, and skin lightening by 5.26% over 2 months in 20 female participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2019

  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Why other serums fit oily skin better

Ingredients

Salicylic Acid, Water, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Amylopectin, Dextrin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Polydextrose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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