The Paula’s Choice Liquid Exfoliant is a favorite among so many skin care enthusiasts. And With more
than 47,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, this Liquid Exfoliant is one of the most
popular exfoliators out there. Surely there must me a reason for all that. In this video,
we will be doing a deep dive on this product and why its different, well also go over the
misinformation about this product and what so many people get wrong about it,
and lastly what you must absolutely know before trying it out so that you actually
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Lets start off with whats so special about the paulas choice skin perfecting 2% Liquid Salicylic
Acid exfoliant and who its best for. You see, Those who would benefit the most from it are those
looking to unclog pores as well as reduce their appearance, smooth out wrinkles and fine lines,
brighten and even out skin tone, keeps the blackheads out, and attack those sebaceous
filaments, as well as reap all the benefits of a BHA in only 8 ingredients that you can see here.
Of these 8 ingredients I want to look at 2 that really stand out and make this product unique.
The first of course being the salicylic acid. But whats so special about that. Well, you see Most
brands don't disclose pH levels of their BHAs, and salicylic acid works best when it is formulated at
a low (acidic) pH, around 3.0 to 4.0.This product actually discloses that information to you,
it has an optimal pH range of 3.2–3.8, which will increase its efficacy. Not only that,
this is a salicylic acid leave on product not a rinse off product. And it doesn’t contain
any of those microparticles, you know, those little scrubbing beads that are in some other
exfoliators, that are too harsh and damaging. Instead, this formula is lightweight and
waterbase that goes on easily and absorbs pretty quickly. Secondly, we have the green tea. Now,
they added the green tea for a very purposeful reason which i think is brilliant. The green
tea is in the form of camelia oleifera which will help counteract the irritation from salicylic acid
especially those who are easily prone to it from bhas, it has those anti aging benefits since the
antioxidants called catechins in it, help protect the skin from free radicals that cause aging, and
also helps with sun spots and sun damage on the face. So thats whats different about this product.
Let’s now take a closer look at it. First off its super easy to open and seal, and when applying it,
It feels moisturizing, and not going to lie, it feels sticky for the first 5-10 minutes after
applying it but seems to sink in to a satin finish and you cant really feel it on the
skin after a while, but some say they still do, which is fine. You only need a few drops of this,
and the bottle design ensures you don't go overboard with it, but if its coming off too
sticky, youre probably using too much. And the best way to use it is to really start off with
Applying it once or twice a week if its your very first time with chemical exfoliants. Then work up
to every other day for about 2 weeks, pay close attention to your skin's response to it. Then
work to using it once a day for another 2 weeks, now technically you can then go for twice a day,
but i personally think thats too much exfoliation. Feel free to let me know your thoughts though,
is that too much?. But You definitely do not want to start with twice a day if its your first time,
you can cause burning, and you dont want that. And I do think personally that sweet spot is 2-3x a
week to ensure irritation doesnt go unmanageable. For the daytime, start with the gentlest cleanser
you have, I use the cetaphil sensitive one, and then finish with SPF 30 or more. One tip that
Id hope you takeaway is to wait at least 10 to 15 minutes before adding your moisturizer!
Moisturizer usually has a different level of pH. So for best results, make sure the Paula’s choice
is processing first before adding anything else on top that will slow it down. And You should see
improvements in about 4 weeks time as It takes at least 30 days for people to see results with this
exfoliant, so don’t write this product off just yet. Which brings me to the biggest misinformation
that is out there on this exfoliant, which is forgetting that this is a chemical exfoliant.
So there is no need for additional chemical or physical exfoliants in your regimen unless of
course, you know your skin can handle it. But why test your luck, when you can probably get the same
result if you just, wait. Also, this product can cause skin purging around the 2 week mark,
it doesnt mean you have an irritation to it, it just means your purging, which is a big
difference. And lastly, the absolute must knows you need to be aware of before trying
it out so that you actually have success with the paulas choice liquid exfoliant, ive broken
it down to 4 things. So pay close attention. The first tip is: Make sure you dont rinse this
off. Often times it may seem like a natural thing to do right after you apply something but this
is meant to be left on until the next cleansing specifically so it can work. If you rinse it off,
you wont see the results your after and you might cause irritation. The second tip I have is: You
need sunscreen with it. If you dont use sunscreen, then you shouldnt be using this product. Any BHA
or AHA exfoliant causes increased sun sensitivity, like by a lot. So if you struggle with the sun and
using sunscreen, dont use it during the daytime and use it at night instead. The third tip is:
less is actually more. a little goes a long way and youll hate to wait 30 or more minutes for
it to sink in if you use too much. And lastly, you have to expect some irritation. Chemical
exfoliants can be harsh and rough even if youve never reacted to them. You have to give enough
time to adjust to it, and yes Over-exfoliation is a thing, Don't panic, instead, focus on
being gentle to your skin. You can Use ceramides like Cerave Skin Renewing cream or fatty oils to
soothe your face if needed and try to stay away from any harsh products or acids along the way.
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