When (and how) to use AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution by The Ordinary

Last updated on May 19, 2025.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the evening. In fact, 91% of routines created by our community use it in the evening.

How often

26% of routines use this product every week, and 24% use it day.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 5 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

488 routines created by our community use this product.

Use once or twice a week, ideally in the evening, on thoroughly clean, dry skin. Do not use on wet skin. Apply evenly across the face and neck using fingertips. Do not use on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes both during application and rinse off. Leave on for no more than 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children. Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.

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