Salicylic Acid Products (BHA) For Healthier Skin

Exfoliation is an essential step in your skincare routine. Exfoliants gently remove the top layer of dead skin cells, helping to reveal the healthy layer of skin underneath. Salicylic acid (BHA) is an exfoliating ingredient which penetrates deep inside the skin's pores, helping to unclog any excess oil and impurities to prevent breakouts and blackheads. Salicylic acid skincare products are also anti-inflammatory, helping to calm and minimise redness.

Are you considering a salicylic acid peel? You may want to first add a BHA exfoliant to your skincare routine. Daily use of an exfoliant will enhance the effectiveness of the other products in your routine as they will be absorbed faster because they don't have to penetrate a layer of dead skin cells first.

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How does a BHA (salicylic acid) exfoliant work?

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How should you exfoliate?

If you are new to using salicylic acid products, we recommend initially using one twice a week and then gradually build up usage to once or twice daily. Apply after cleansing and toning. A liquid BHA exfoliant is best applied with a cotton pad. Apply a BHA gel or BHA lotion the same way you would a day or night cream. Apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. Then simply follow with the rest of your skincare routine. For daytime, follow with a moisturiser that contains a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater as the last step in your routine.

Reviews:

Lipstick For Lunch: This blog features a detailed review of the Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant, from the perspective of a beauty blogger with experience with Indian skin.

BabuBibi: I tried Paula's choice ¦ Did it suit my oily, acne-prone, Indian skin?

Indian Skin Blog: This Product Fixed My Acne and Blackheads! Paulas Choice BHA

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FAQs

1. Why is Paula's Choice BHA better than other exfoliants on the market?
Our BHA exfoliants are backed by science and formulated without potential irritants

2. Which BHA product should I buy for my skin concerns?
Shop the Best-Seller: For clogged pores & shine, buy the iconic 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. A great first purchase for most.
For On-the-Spot Treatment: Add the 2% BHA Spot Exfoliant to target individual blemishes precisely.

3. What makes Paula's Choice BHA worth the purchase?
When you buy a Paula's Choice BHA, you're investing in a science-backed formula effective at the right pH. Our products are fragrance-free, dye-free, and cruelty-free.

4. Should I buy the trial size or the full size?
If you're new to BHA or trying a new formula, we recommend starting with a trial size to ensure it's the right fit for your skin.

5. I already use Retinol/Vitamin C. Why should I add this to my cart?
A BHA (Salicylic Acid) is your deep-cleaning specialist. It dives into pores to dissolve the oil and debris that can lead to blackheads and rough texture

We're here to help you

At Paula's Choice we have exfoliants for every skin type. Want to buy salicylic acid products but don't know which one is most suitable for your skin type? Our Customer Care team are on hand to help you find the best products for your skin.