Pure Original Ingredients Salicylic Acid 5% Solution (30 mL), Pure & Simple Serum

The media could not be loaded. GENERAL:I've repurchased this countless times over the years. This is a no-frills, thin/lightweight formula (see my video) to use salicylic acid at a higher % than available in most stores, not from an overpriced brand, and still not too strong - 'goldilocks zone' of acid %, in my opinion. Salicylic acid penetrates pores deeper than other alpha hydroxy acids, to breakdown skin cells and sebum, which is why it's so highly recommended for acne prone skin. I recommend not using it more than once per day consistently, however, as that could be irritating. Keep it off of your sensitive/dryer skin areas, like around your eyesTROUBLESHOOTING:If you notice a breakout of small pustules, you're using it too much, especially if you use any other acids/exfoliants, physical (like a buff puff) or chemical (like glycolic acid or a retinol). This doesn't mean it's no good for you, just that you may need to use it less frequently/in a lower concentration, and alternate days with it. I use a moisturizer on delicate/dry areas first, then apply the acid last, so the lotion acts as a barrier to the acid in addition to not applying it to those areas. If also using Benzoyl Peroxide - that could be harsh, so look for a 2.5% formula to prevent drying/irritation.UNDER MAKEUP:I've used it under both silicone and water-based makeup, and both work well without causing pilling or any other texture issues.PACKAGING:Very nice glass bottle and dropper that I've never experienced leakage with, even during travel. That said, I do put it in a ziplock snack size bag just in case!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:love this for my acne. I know salicylic acid breaks down you skin barrier over time, but as a 17/18 year old batting hormonal acne as well this works great for me. have bought it several times and love it. it also helps a little with my black heads. I will say I started with 3% before working my way up to 5% cause you can feel a little irritation if not careful.

Miracle product for deep, stubborn pimples. I had a pimple on my forehead that was completely unphased by medical grade 10% benzoyl peroxide and several other products for 2 weeks. I put a drop of this 5% SA on it and covered it with a hydrocolloid pimple patch overnight. The pimple was drastically reduced in one night so I continued doing this and it was completely GONE in 3-4 days without popping! Absolutely will be keeping this on hand forever.

Okay well I have vision problems I guess I didn't do that I rate it a very good product for the price it's efficient it worked on my nose I'm sorry I'm not using good grammar I'm talk texting I have a lot of reviews to do right now I will say it worked really well on the side of my leg where I was getting like a little bit of bumps from that I guess exfoliating enough it worked overnight I worked as an esthetician for 8 years so I know a lot about products it's a low grade 4% but I'll tell you it worked really well I don't recommend leaving it on overnight but I did however you know I don't follow protocols very often I would rather have a burn mark and see results and see nothing at all that's made I don't recommend you do that at all I like this product I'd buy it again it made improvements overnight with my legs upper legs thighs whatever I said earlier I'm a real reviewer sorry and I have a lot of stuff to do tonight

Good product, good price, fast shipping.

I guess I overlooked a detail when buying this product. I have used it literally only 3 times because I found out that this is not your average regular serum , you have to leave it on the skin for 2 to 5 minutes and then rinse with water!!! That detail has had me rarely use the product. Also I feel a slight heating sensation when applying this to my face, idk if that's normal but if anyone else feels the same then it's probably the way the product works I guess. My skin is sensitive but not so much like other people if that helps any of you. It's It's great value for the price and the texture is great like any serum. Have I seen any changes for rhe few days I did use it? Afterwards yes I seen minor details with my pores a smaller acne but again I only used it a few times , I will most likely come back for an update but I wish it was written in more bolder letters that's this is a (rinse off serum) that way I would of bought the other version and saved my self an extra two steps in my nightly skin routine.

I have tried numerous products to help minimize the reoccurrence and treat ingrown hairs, this is the only one that has worked after 14 months of trial and error and so much money spent. I've tried TendSkin, products from the FUR line (that are annoyingly expensive) and none of them produced the results that I got with this.Within 5 days of use I have had clearer skin and no new ingrown hairs, than I have had over the past year. I do alternate with applying a lotion in between application of the salicylic acid. My skin has tough to treat sebaceous glands and the 5% wasn't overly strong, but I would say my skin's tolerance is higher than normal. This salicylic acid also has been improving my skin discoloration in the treated areas. A lifesaver.