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

Last updated on July 18, 2023.

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, 87% of routines created by our community use it in the evening.

How often

44% of routines use this product every day, and 30% use it week.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 4 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

1527 routines created by our community use this product.

Clean face and wait for skin to dry. Do not use on wet skin. Apply evenly across face and neck using fingertips, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for no more than 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes both during application and rinse off. This low-viscosity solution is intended to be used as a masque. Do not leave on for longer than 10 minutes. It is not recommended to use more than twice per week. Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin

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