What is BHA? Should I exfoliate? (Blemishes)
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Apr 20, 2015
Charlotte B.
I exfoliate my blemishes. I have an exfoliating sponge and I use it everyday it's the only thing that's actually improve my blemishes
Apr 20, 2015
Elizabeth A.
The body shop sells several different kinds or exfoliating sponges and other things of the sort. They range in price from 3€ to 7€ so you can try several and see what you like for little cost!
Apr 20, 2015
Shelley W.
Stick with using the BHA serum three times a week. Preferably in the evening. BHA basically clears out your pores. Its a clarifying product. Topical applications are best suited for your situation rather than something that is manual (like a facial brush or granular based product). Exfoliating scrubs are great if you have dry skin but since this is your first time using an exfoliating product its best to stick with something that is topical.
Background on BHA: Its a mix of glycolic, salicylic acid and lactic acid. It not helps with keeping those pores clear but it will lighten up any skin discolouration due to old acne scars and the texture of your skin will improve vastly. So if you have enlarged pores as well this will be your lifesaver.
How to Use: Best applied in the evening time after you cleanse and tone your skin. A little amount goes a long way and be sure not to apply anywhere near your eyes or on the lid. And in the AM you will want to use a moisturizing SPF30 to protect your skin from the rays...its a must have if using a BHA or else you will just be throwing good money away as the sun will only cause darkening of the very issues you are trying to clear up with the serum.
When applying the first few times you will experience a slight tingle. Do not be alarmed as once your skin becomes acclimated to it then it will be a mute issue. Now if you feel like your skin is on fire and you are doing the hop, hop dance around the bathroom then immediately rinse it off. I know when I first dived into using BHA's I would apply a non-active moisturizer a few minutes after application to ward off the tingling sensation. It also worked as locking in the serum into my skin by applying the moisturizer.
Do not apply this twice a day as that is overkill in my opinion. If you have any other questions/concerns once you get started with it please don't hesitate to drop a message on my profile and I'll be sure to help you out.
Apr 20, 2015
Traci P.
I received the Paula's choice skin perfecting 2% bha liquid a couple months back in a Birchbox. I had heard so many great things about it so I hopped right into using it nightly. I didn't realize that you were supposed to ease into using this product, as in using every other day instead of every night, and my skin dried up so badly and looked terrible by day 4. I stopped using it every night, now I apply every 3rd day, and things have improved quite a bit. Just make sure to use a good sunscreen during the day as Shelley said.
Apr 20, 2015
Charlotte B.
Apr 20, 2015
Charlotte B.
Oh and also to add this sponge made me cringe when I first used it because basically I usually use a cleanser with a cotton wool pad and then wash my face with a face wash and then I did it again with the sponge and still make up came off on the sponge so it just made me think all the time enforce my face was never really clean :( but using this makes me know it really is :) sorry I'm raving about it but I just really love it I will never ever not own one
Apr 21, 2015
Traci P.
Shannie, my skin definitely went through a "purging" period. It was about 3-4 weeks for me and it was pretty terrible. I don't usually get any cystic acne, but I did have quite a few of those bad boys pop up after using bha. You will most likely see things get worse before they get any better, sadly. I have seen an improvement in my skin now that I've gotten past the purge phase. But it's not like my skin has fully transformed into beautiful clear skin, I'm just not breaking out as badly as I was before. I'm hoping that with continued use that it will improve my tone and texture (post acne scars).
Apr 21, 2015
Charlotte B.
Don't be afraid Shamir K I thought the same as you at first I only used it 2-3 times a week and didn't notice mch different but now I do it 1 a day and it's just fab!