Yes you read it right, there is something that can do all three just by washing your face. What is it?

Salicylic acid.

The proper concentration of this key ingredient is proven to clean out pores (hence reducing the appearance of enlarged pores), fight acne and reduce skin sensitivity. I recommend 2% salicylic acid and we regularly sell out of this stuff which is found in the Peter Thomas Roth BHA Cleansers that we retail on our location.

Insiders’ Tip: The trick here is to avoid choosing from a lot of products of there with 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% since these are not going to be able to do the proper job.

If you are one who shy away from products which contain the word ‘acid’, look again as you could probably benefit a great deal from using it, especially if you have the above mentioned concerns.

I like to have our clients do salicylic peels and have this in their treatment plan for acne as there is a very high incidence of people out there who react adversely to Benzoyl Peroxide, a commonly used ingredient for acne spots. Common reactions include burning and stinging sensations, and this usually is a sign that the product may be doing more harm than good as time goes by.

Insiders’ Tip: There’s a way to use salicylic products as it may feel a little drying. I like to either alternate it with a simple non-foaming cleanser on a daily basis, or just to use it on oily t-zones. It may cause a little dryness around the lips and mouth area so you can either avoid that area when cleansing or apply a little moisturizer after that.

Insiders’ Offer: 10% off our Peter Thomas Roth BHA Cleanser with 2% Salicylic for the first ten readers of this blog entry.

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