Before and after: cheek with visible blemishes, then clearer-looking skin SalSphere® · Liquid

SalSphere® · 8313-17

SalSphere® Severe Acne Relief

High-load salicylic acid with soothing support for acne-prone skin.

  • ReleaseSkin lipids · Sebum · Time
  • FormatLiquid
  • Shelf life24 months
Pack size
Pricing on request

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See the data2 figures from lab and in-use testing
  • FDA-registered facility
  • GMP manufactured
  • Made in New Jersey

Claims & retail standards

  • Gluten Free
  • Cruelty Free
  • Non-GMO
  • PEG Free
  • Clean at Sephora
  • Target Clean
  • Walmart Made Without
  • Credo Clean
  • Ulta Conscious Beauty

What it does

Why Severe Acne Relief.

  1. 01

    High salicylic acid load

    Carries 30% salicylic acid in an encapsulated system, a concentrated BHA source for acne formulas.

  2. 02

    Clears and soothes

    Helps clear breakouts while hydrating, soothing ingredients help counter dryness.

  3. 03

    Smoother-looking texture

    Helps improve the look of blackheads, post-acne marks and rough texture.

  4. 04

    Multi-functional system

    Pairs salicylic acid with zinc PCA, kaolin, chamomile, green tea and a peptide in one ingredient.

How it works · SalSphere®

Deposited where it works. Released over time.

Liquid lipid-core microspheres with a hydrophilic shell that deposit active ingredients on skin and hair and release them gradually.

  1. DepositedSevere Acne Relief is carried in SalSphere® microspheres that deposit on skin and hair, on the surface or into deeper layers of the stratum corneum.
  2. RetainedThe hydrophilic shell helps the microspheres adhere, so more of the active ingredient stays where it was applied.
  3. Released over timeThe lipid core releases the active ingredient gradually: the full dose, a little at a time, with less irritation.
Best inAcne careSpot treatmentSerum
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The evidence

Measured, not promised.

Results from Salvona lab and in-use testing. Select a figure to enlarge it.

Fig. 1Skin moisture over six daysSkin moisture content of skin treated with SalSphere® SAR versus the free components over six days. Moisture stays near its starting level with SalSphere® SAR, while it falls with the free components.In-vivo study, n=3; Hydr8 Digital Skin Analysis System (Epicureanist, LLC)
Fig. 2Skin oil level over six daysSkin oil content of skin treated with SalSphere® SAR versus the free components over six days, with a balanced oil level shown for reference. Oil content falls further with SalSphere® SAR than with the free components.In-vivo study, n=3; Hydr8 Digital Skin Analysis System (Epicureanist, LLC)

For formulators

The spec sheet.

PID
8313-17
Platform
SalSphere®
Release trigger
Skin lipids · Sebum · Time
Appearance
Clear liquid
Color
Amber
Shelf life
24 months
INCI
Propylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate • PEG-8 • Glycerin •
Sodium Hydroxide • Isostearic Acid • Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Water (Aqua/Eau) • Ascorbic
Acid • Kaolin • Maltodextrin • Zinc PCA • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter • Chamomilla Recutita
(Matricaria) Flower Extract • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citric Acid
Full product description

SalSphere® Severe Acne Relief is an advanced encapsulation technology engineered to target stubborn acne and its lasting effects. With a high dosage of 30% salicylic acid—meeting FDA requirements for proven anti-acne efficacy—it penetrates deeply to clear breakouts and prevent new blemishes. Beyond acne control, its multi-functional system delivers hydrating and soothing ingredients that help prevent dryness, accelerate skin healing, and support rejuvenation. By addressing both active acne and post-acne concerns such as blackheads, scars, and rough texture, SalSphere® Severe Acne Relief offers a comprehensive solution for clearer, smoother, and healthier-looking skin.


8313-17
INCI Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, PEG-8, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Isostearic Acid, Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Water (Aqua/Eau), Ascorbic Acid, Kaolin, Maltodextrin, Zinc PCA, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid
Claims Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO, PEG-Free
Retail Standards Clean at Sephora Global (US), Target Clean Standard, Walmart's Made Without List for Beauty, Credo Beauty Dirty List, Ulta Conscious Beauty
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Questions

Asked by formulators.

How much salicylic acid does it contain?

The encapsulated system carries 30% salicylic acid. Set the finished-product salicylic acid level to the requirements of your target market.

What else is in the system?

Hydrating and soothing ingredients including zinc PCA, kaolin, shea butter, chamomile and green tea extracts, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5.

Which clean standards does it meet?

It is gluten-free, cruelty-free and non-GMO, and aligns with Clean at Sephora (US), Target Clean, Walmart Made Without, Credo and Ulta Conscious Beauty.

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Pack sizes, volume & custom

Talk to us about Severe Acne Relief.

Orders from 30 kg are priced to your volume, timeline and packaging. A Salvona chemist replies within one business day.

  • Volume pricing from 30 kg
  • TDS, SDS & COA on request
  • Custom grades and pack sizes