On the Compatibility of Glycolic Acid and Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid
The way of skin care, the ingredients are essential. Glycolic Acid (Glycolic Acid) belongs to the group of fruit acids, with skin rejuvenation, can exfoliate, brighten the skin, and promote cell renewal. Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid (Paula's Choice BHA), a fat-soluble acid, can penetrate deep into pores, clear oil, inhibit acne, and improve skin quality.

Whether the two can be used together is really a concern for everyone. Glycolic acid is mild, but when it is in high concentrations, it is also irritating to the skin. Salicylic acid can be absorbed through the skin. If used in combination with glycolic acid, it may increase the burden on the skin.

From the perspective of mechanism, glycolic acid mainly attacks the epidermis and keratin, while salicylic acid focuses on pore oil and inflammation. The two have different levels of action, and theoretically they seem to be complementary. However, individual skin differences are very large, and sensitive skin may experience discomfort, such as redness, tingling, desquamation, etc.

If you want to use both, you should try it on a small scale first. Take a small amount of products containing glycolic acid and salicylic acid, apply it behind the ear or on the inside of the forearm, and wait for a few days to see if there are any adverse reactions. If there is no abnormality, it can be gradually used on the face, and the starting frequency should be low, such as once a week, and then gradually increase according to the skin's tolerance.

In short, the compatibility of glycolic acid and Paula Zhenxuan salicylic acid varies from skin to skin. Users should use caution to achieve the effect of skin care and avoid the risk of skin damage.