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Need Advice/experience W/ Paula's Choice Bha 2% Gel

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(@carpemomentum)

Posted : 02/17/2014 3:32 pm

So I am deep into the stages of clearing on my Spiro treatment and the biggest problem I have now are closed comedones that are barely visible under the skin but can inflame at any time and come to a head. Most are just sitting there and really is the last things keeping my skin from being smooth and clear.

After reading many blogs and reviews, I decided to order Paula's choice 2% gel. I need advice as to how and where to use it in my cleansing routine. should I start one time a day, every other day? Should I try it just on the closed comedones?

Curren routine:

Cerave foaming cleanser

DDF Glycolic toner

either tea tree on a spot

2.5% BP

Cerave pm or cerave reg

Any experience or advise would be GREAT!! thank you


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(@michelle-reece)

Posted : 02/17/2014 4:09 pm

1. Patch test first on your wrist or the crook of your elbow and wait 24-48 hours. Even with Paula's Choice products, some people experience irritation.

2. Try every other day first and watch for irritation. Don't use more than a dime-sized amount over your face.

2% salicylic acid is mild, but using it with other products can cause excessive dryness.

Best to use salicylic acid in the morning and glycolic acid at night.


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