Paula's choice skin perfecting BHA salicylic acid toner thing

[goose7]

Hey all, just wondering when to put this in my skincare routine & how frequently to use it.

[WinglessOne]

Hey @goose7 !  Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a good product for acne control and pore maintenance, assuming that's the one you're talking about. 

Routine step: many folks apply salicylic acid after cleanser, before applying anything else. But really, you can use it anytime after cleanser and (if using BHA in the morning) before sunscreen. Heck, you can apply it after your moisturizer and it’ll still work, unless your moisturizer is a petrolatum-based balm. (Petrolatum forms a nice occlusive barrier on skin. It’s not 100% occlusive: it can’t stop EVERYthing from penetrating your skin or ALL water from escaping your skin. But it can prevent things like BHA from getting into your skin.) 

Frequency: if you’re new to salicylic acid or you have sensitive skin, use BHA just a couple times a week for a while and see how your skin tolerates it. I usually advise using chemical exfoliants just 1-3 times a week max. BHA is an exception: it can actually be anti-inflammatory but also drying. Some people can use 2% BHA once or even twice a day. How often you can use it depends on your own skin’s tolerance level. 

[goose7]

ahh ok thank you!