Paulas Choice--SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant--Facial Exfoliant for Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, 4 oz Bottle

Paulas Choice--SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant--Facial Exfoliant for Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, 4 oz Bottle

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GENTLE NON-ABRASIVE LEAVE-ON EXFOLIATOR: with 2% BHA (Beta hydroxy acid) to unclog & diminish enlarged pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth wrinkles & brighten & even out skin tone. Combats redness, wrinkles, aging, enlarged pores, & blackheads. PACKAGING MAY VARY.

Dramatically improves skin's texture for radiant youthful even-toned skin. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA also known as salicylic acid) mimics the natural exfoliation process of younger skin by helping it shed extra layers while unclogging and clearing pores.

HYDRATE, BRIGHTEN & SMOOTH FINE LINES: Our unique, non-abrasive, leave-on exfoliant is gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even tone, plus it visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles.

Paula's Choice facial exfoliants are gentler on delicate skin of the face & neck than an abrasive face scrub, which can cause micro-tears. A BHA leave-on exfoliator delivers hydration & can exfoliate directly inside the pore & improve how the pore works.

Paula's Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.

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Safety Information

We carefully formulate our products without artificial dyes or fragrances to minimize the risk of sensitivity. To ensure this is the right product for you, please always patch test & note skin's response over the next 48 hours prior to use. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid. This product ships to you fully shrink wrapped to prevent leaking & scuffing. Its expiration date label is formatted MM/DD/YYYY, located externally on its shrink wrap. The product’s shelf life is 3 years unopened or 12 months after opening.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA

Directions

Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and/or toning. Lightly soak a cotton pad and apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

This review is based on my experience as a 34-yr old woman diagnosed with PCOS. I've been struggling with acne, cystic acne, and rosacea for almost 11 years. I used to take super powerful medicine...don't do it. It screws up your hormones even more in the long run. Acne is a huge part of PCOS, and can get out of control very quickly. Keep in mind that I have also been implanting new diet changes (DF, GF, sugar free, no eggs, no grain, low carb) and supplements as directed by my Naturopath.

I was desperate to finally change my skin. I had to be in my brother's wedding in 6 weeks, and I so badly wanted to feel confident in my skin. It was risky . There was no guarantee that my skin would be done purging by the time 6 weeks rolled around, but I took the risk. Surprisingly, the first week, my skin cleared up nicely. But then...into week 2 began the purge. Mind you, my purge wasn't crazy. It was small pimples, but a lot of them; with new ones every single day. Cystic acne under jawline was constant, but manageable. I already had a pretty strict skincare routine before trying this, so I feel like my skin wasn't as bad a say someone who's skincare routine is less strict.

As you can see from the photos, I had a couple purging periods. The first was at it's worst around 30 days of daily (once a day) use of Paula's Choice Exfoliate. It seemed to follow my menstrual cycle a bit, but my good days were few and far between for the first two months. By the end of May, I was beginning to think it wasn't working for me. The week before the wedding rolls around, and I get a large cystic bump on my chin, very red, with little pain, though. This could have just been stress, not sure? Fast forward to mid-June. As I'm writing this, it has been a solid week and a half since I've experienced a fresh breakout. My old acne is healing, and my scars are beginning to fade. It's also important to note that I started using the CeraVe SA Cleanser AM and PM a couple weeks before the wedding. And since I've been using it, I feel like my skin has really started to take a turn for the better.

I wouldn't say that this product was 100% the reason for my skin looking the way it does now, but I do know that it has a large part to do with it. I don't expect my skin to be perfect forever, now. My skin still changes a lot throughout my cycle, so I expect the typical PMS breakouts, but this month has been very smooth sailing compared to the first two months, and it makes me REALLY excited!

I love when people share their skincare routines. So if any other ladies out there who are PCOS sufferers, this is what my AM and PM routines look like.

AM:

1. Cleanse with CeraVe SA Cleanser (gently massage into face for 30 seconds) & rinse

2. Apply The Ordinary's Naicinamide & Zinc Serum on damp skin (let sit for 1 minute)

3. Apply Esmi Skin Probiotic Skin Mylck as my moisturizer (very light moisturizer - let sit 1 min)

4. Apply DRMTLGY's Broad Spectrum 45spf Protect sunscreen (very important, very light, no white cast)

PM:

Double cleanse

1. Cleanse once with Esmi Skin Minerals Uncomplicated Cleanser

2. Cleanse again with CeraVe SA Cleanser (gentle massage for 30 seconds)

3. Apply thin layer of Paula's Choice Exfoliate to damp/almost dry skin (wait 15 minutes)

4. Apply Esmi Skin Minerals' Hyaluronic Serum (let sit for 1 minute)

5. Apply Esmi Skin Minerals' Probiotic Skin Mylck

6. Apply thin layer of Terminator Benzoyl Peroxide 10% to problem areas (massage in on top of moisturizer, I do this because it's too drying if I put it on underneath moisturizer)

Don't make the mistake of putting the Paula's Choice Exfoliate on after skin completely dries. This dries me out very badly, and my skin will be tight all day the next day. I used to let it sit on my skin for 30 minutes before finishing my routine, but now I'm down to 15 minutes. I feel like it's still very effective.

The Ordinary's Salicylic Acid 2% mask is also very useful to dry up an active breakout or encourage something under the skin to come to the surface. I usually only use this one time. Anymore than that on that same spot, and it'll turn red and be very dry (in my experience). Let the mask sit for 15 minutes. I only use a dab of it on the active acne spot. I don't know if I would have the courage to smear this over my entire chin/mouth area where I'm prone to breakouts. It's very drying stuff.

I know this was long, but I hope that this will help someone else who may be experiencing not just adult hormonal acne, but acne caused by serious hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance due to PCOS. I FINALLY feel like I'm on the right track!

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