When should I use BHA in my routine?
Apply your AHA or BHA exfoliant after the cleanser and toner steps in your routine. If it’s a liquid, apply it with a cotton pad; if a lotion or gel, apply it with your fingers. Apply an occasional-use rinse-off exfoliant peel to cleansed skin, and rinse after several minutes.
How long should I wait to moisturize after Paula’s Choice BHA?
You don’t need to wait for your BHA or AHA to absorb or dry; you can apply any other product in your routine—moisturizer, serum, eye cream, or sunscreen—immediately afterward.
Should I use Paula’s Choice BHA in the morning or at night?
BHA should be used in the morning and retinol should be used at night. Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a gentle, hydrating toner with salicylic acid that is ideal for sensitive skin.
Should I use BHA before or after serum?
You’ll want to use your BHA product first, not only because BHAs are lower in pH but also because they are oil soluble and AHAs are not. A word of caution though – if you notice any redness, sensitivity, or excessive dryness, that’s a sign to slow down with your acids.
Does BHA go before or after moisturizer?
What’s the right order to apply products? The quick answer is that you should apply the BHA product directly to your skin first so nothing interferes with its exfoliating action. Ideally you should let it work for 2 to 5 minutes before applying any other product.Some of the main skincare ingredients you should not apply to the skin after using AHA and BHA are the following.
- Vitamin C.
- Retinol.
- Benzoyl peroxide.
- Physical exfoliating scrubs.
Do I use Paula’s Choice BHA before or after serum?
How to apply a BHA exfoliant. Whichever exfoliant you choose, it should be applied after cleansing and toning. The other products in your routine, like serums, boosters, and moisturizers, go on after your exfoliant in order from thinnest to thickest texture. (Don’t forget to finish with sunscreen during the day.)
What serum should I use after BHA?
“AHA, BHA, retinol, and benzoyl peroxide can be mixed with moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and rosehip oil to get effective results — just ensure you are not using retinol as well as AHA or BHA’s during the day,” says Graf.
Do you use serum before or after exfoliant?
After your exfoliant, apply the rest of your skin care products in order of their texture, going from the thinnest, most fluid consistencies up to the thicker lotions and cream. For example, layer on liquid products (like some boosters) followed by thicker products, including serums and/or treatments, and moisturizer.
What should you not layer with BHA?
Don’t Mix: AHA/BHA acids with retinol. “I strongly caution those also using retinoids for acne or anti-aging as the combination with various acids may cause excessive skin sensitivity, irritation, and redness. In fact, AHA and BHA should not typically be used together with retinoids on the same day,” explains Dr.
Can I use serum after Paula’s Choice BHA?
You don’t need to wait for the BHA or AHA to absorb or dry; you can apply any other product in your routine – moisturiser, serum, eye cream, or sunscreen – immediately afterwards.
What order do you use BHA exfoliant?
BHAs are typically formulated to be a pH of 3.5 and AHAs have to be formulated at a pH of under 4. You’ll want to use your BHA product first, not only because BHAs are lower in pH but also because they are oil soluble and AHAs are not.
Can I use Niacinamide serum After Paula’s Choice BHA?
Apply SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant up to twice daily after cleansing and toning by lightly soaking a cotton pad and gently applying over the entire face. Follow with 2-3 drops of 10% Niacinamide Booster. During the day, finish with a moisturizer with SPF 30 or greater.
Can you use Paula’s Choice BHA with serum?
Fact: AHA and BHA exfoliants are fine to use with any other Paula’s Choice products, including those that contain retinol; they’re designed to work well together.