exfoliant
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
살리실산 · 水楊酸
Also known as: BHA, Salicylic Acid
What it actually does
An oil-loving exfoliant that gets inside pores to clear out gunk that leads to blackheads and breakouts.
How to use it
Use PM only, 2–3 nights a week to start. Apply after cleansing, before hydrating layers. Sunscreen the next morning is non-negotiable.
The science, in plain English
An oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid that dissolves the sebum-plus-dead-skin mix inside pores.
Myth vs reality
It is not just for teens — adult hormonal breakouts and clogged pores respond just as well.
Pairs well with
- Niacinamide
- Ceramides
- Hyaluronic Acid
Don't layer with
- Retinol on the same night
- AHAs on the same night
- Strong Vitamin C on the same night
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