Exfoliating · Oil control
Salicylic acid (BHA)
Pore exfoliant
Oil-soluble, it gets inside the pore to clear sebum and decongest, the key active against breakouts and blackheads.
What this active targets
Best for
Oily Combination
Best climate
Humid heat, summer
How to use it
At night, 2–3 times a week. Never the same night as retinol.
Cautions
- Don't stack on the same night with: retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA).
- Potent active: introduce gradually, every other night, and patch-test first.
- Best avoided during pregnancy or when trying to conceive, as a precaution.
Is this active right for YOUR skin?
The diagnostic crosses your skin, your city and the season.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Salicylic acid (BHA) do?
- Oil-soluble, it gets inside the pore to clear sebum and decongest, the key active against breakouts and blackheads.
- What does Salicylic acid (BHA) help with?
- Mainly: Breakouts, Pores, Radiance. Best for oily, combination skin.
- When and how to use Salicylic acid (BHA)?
- At night, 2–3 times a week. Never the same night as retinol.
- Can I combine Salicylic acid (BHA) with other actives?
- Avoid stacking it on the same night with: retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA). Introduce one active at a time.
- Is Salicylic acid (BHA) safe during pregnancy?
- As a precaution, it's best avoided during pregnancy or when trying to conceive. Ask your doctor.