Hello everyone, welcome to today’s skincare video. I will be showing you my updated how I use BHA in my skincare routine. I use Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 1/7 days, Benton Aloe BHA Toner 2/7days and SOME BY MI – AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum which I recently added into the mix 2-3/7days. I normally use BHA at night, and I also try not to do it everyday so my skin does not become too reliant and sensitive from it. I will follow a normal double cleanse, essence and moisturiser outline and add the BHA product into the routine. 

I start with double cleansing using The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Oil + Foam

This is a moisturising oil that dissolves and removes sweat, dirt, makeup and sunscreen in a gentle yet deep clean. Immediately my skin starts to feel softer and smoother while I massage it in. It contains Jojoba oil which has many benefits such as helping to control sebum production which is something I need in a product because some parts of my skin are very oily as I have combination skin.  I apply the oil to dry skin, massage for a while then wet my face with water and apply the foam wash. A creamy textured cleansing foam that has plenty of Rice extracts that nourishes your skin, brightening and giving you clear and even complexion. It is also made with Moringa oil which is ideal for sensitive or acne prone skin as it does not cause irritation, just detoxifies skin while also moisturising.

After cleansing the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 1/7 days or Benton Aloe BHA Toner 2/7days will follow. I have a video already up if you wish to watch that. 

However, today it’s the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence that comes next.

Snail mucin is a great ingredient to have in a product it repairs and hydrates the skin. In terms of acne it can help with battling it as well as fading dark spots and scars. It has Arginine as a key ingredient that is a skin hydrator, that helps bring water to the skin and binds it so the skin absorbs water, it also builds skin collagen adding elasticity so prevents fine lines and wrinkles. This essence focuses on keeping moisture in the skin, it improves my complexion, and my skin feels extremely soft to touch and looks more plump.

After I use the SOME BY MI – AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum.

I have been using this Serum for 2months and it lives up to it’s name, already becoming one of my favourites. It is watery and melts into my skin effortlessly, leaving my skin feeling smooth. The serum is infused with tea tree leaf water to control excess sebum production and 14.5% Centella extract which is anti-inflammatory, designed to soothe and moisturise while minimising the appearance of pores. There is AHA to slough off dead skin cells, BHA to remove excess sebum, and PHA to retain skin’s moisture; a good balance to exfoliate without irritating the skin. 

Personally I like this Serum because it makes my skin look and feel like butter. However, it is not  as strong as the Benton and Paula’s choice interns of acne control. But one thing about the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is that when I used it too often I felt like my skin became drier, hence why it’s a once maybe twice a week treatment. I prefer gentle exfoliation, as well as added hydration; so the Benton Aloe BHA Toner is the best balance for me. 

Lastly I apply the COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask.

This has been my go to night cream as it has light lotion texture and absorbs easily into the skin. It nourishes my skin, good for brightening and hydration keeping skin moisturised. There are so many skin goodies in this product. It contains 68.9% rice extract, which has an anti-inflammatory and calming effect on skin. The third ingredient is Glycerin, a superstar Humectant that helps your skin to cling and hold onto water keeping it moisturised. Glycerin also keeps the skin lipids between skin cells in a healthy state, protects against irritation and helps to restore barrier. Near the top of the ingredients list as well is Niacinamide a cell-communicating ingredient which signals to skin cells to behave better and also increases ceramide synthesis for stronger, healthier skin barrier and better skin hydration.

This is the end of the routine, by following these steps I am able to maintain clear skin, as pores, acne and blackheads are reduced. My textured skin has improved considerably over the last year and a half and it has a lot to do with BHA as well as using other good products in my skincare. 

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