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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Leave-on gel exfoliant gently targets blackheads and enlarged pores.

€ 39,00

• Leave-on gel exfoliant gently targets blackheads and enlarged pores.

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• Skin Type: Combination skin
• Skin Type: + Combination skin
• Concern: Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
• Ingredients: Bisabolol, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHA View all
• Routine: Exfoliate

Skin Type:
+ Combination skin

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How does it work?

• Fights breakouts and blackheads

• Light gel, does not feel sticky

• Removes built-up dead skin cells

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Put a stop to blocked pores and blackheads.

This leave-on gel exfoliant is a gentle, non-abrasive way to target blackheads and enlarged pores on the face or T-zone. Formulated with 2% BHA (salicylic acid) it removes dead skin cells both on the skin’s surface and inside the pores, helping to reduce breakouts and redness.

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Normal Skin No signs of tightness or oilyness.Dry Skin My skin feels tight and may have a flaky area.Combination Skin I have an oily T-zone and normal to dry everywhere else.Oily Skin My skin looks shiny and feels sleek to the touch.

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What's inside?

Key ingredients

Bisabolol

Bisabolol
Soothing ingrediënt typically extracted from chamomile.

Green Tea Extract

Green Tea Extract
Quickly calms redness & soothes skin barrier.

Salicylic Acid/BHA

Salicylic Acid/BHA
Concentrated BHA penetrates deep into pores to clear congestion.

The full ingredient list:

Ingredients:
Aqua, Methylpropanediol (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid, exfoliant), Phytosphingosine (skin-renewing), Hydroxyethylcellulose (texture-enhancing), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (skin-soothing), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster).

How to use

Step 3 Exfoliants 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

How to use an exfoliant

Apply 1-2 pumps over entire face and neck, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids) after cleansing and toning. Do not rinse.

Start slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with a sunscreen rated SPF 30 or above. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine.

Full routine

Here's a step-by-step of your morning & evening skincare application.

Step 1: Cleanser

Wet your face and apply a small amount with gentle, circular motions. Rinse well. To remove heavy makeup, repeat or use with a clean, wet washcloth.

Step 2: Toner

With your fingertips or a cotton pad, gently apply over the face and neck. Do not rinse.

Step 3 Exfoliants

Gently apply with your fingertips or a cotton pad over the face and neck, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. Start slowly: Apply every other day and note your skin's response. Then use up to twice daily.

Step 4 Treatments

Dispense a pearl-sized amount to your hand and apply once or twice daily to the face, neck and eye area.

Step 5 Moisturisers

As the last step of your skincare routine, apply a small amount of your moisturiser once or twice daily to the face and neck. For SPF moisturisers, apply liberally at least 15 minutes before stepping into sun exposure. Then, it is best to reapply every two hours!

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Good to know before you start using your exfoliant

It is best to gradually build up use of a BHA product. Start by using your exfoliant once every other day and then increase usage to once or twice daily based on your skin’s response. You need to experiment a bit first to find out what best suits your skin. During the day, always use a moisturiser with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher. Your skin will be slightly more sensitive to sunlight when using an exfoliant, so the chance of sunburn and sun damage is slightly higher.

What is the difference between Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel and Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid?

The biggest difference is the texture: the 2% BHA Liquid is a lightweight fluid while the 2% BHA Gel has a thicker consistency, without feeling heavy or sticky on the skin. Both products contain 2% salicylic acid (BHA), they lightly hydrate the skin and have a pH-value low enough to effectively clean deep inside the pores. These BHA exfoliants are suitable for all skin types, but if you have oily skin you may prefer the 2% BHA Liquid.

At what point after my laser and/or peel procedure can I begin using my BHA exfoliant again?

First, we urge you to follow the post-procedure instructions your doctor or nurse provided. Otherwise, our general advice is to begin using your BHA again as soon as possible. Or, if your skin seems extra-sensitive, you may want to wait and apply the BHA exfoliant a few days post-procedure. Salicylic acid is an excellent anti-inflammatory ingredient that can enhance the skin's natural healing process as it works to reduce post-procedure redness.

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Research

Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology, September 2016, issue 9, pages 1480-1490 Archives of Dermatology, August 2000, issue 8, pages 989-94 General Physiology and Biophysics, September 2013, issue 3, pages 347-59 Journal of Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015, volume 8, pages 455-461 Cosmetics, 2015, issue 3, pages 259-276