How to use a 2% BHA exfoliant, and how often

Apply a 2% BHA exfoliant to clean, dry skin once a day in the evening for the first week. Leave it on, let it absorb for 15-20 minutes, then moisturise, and wear SPF in the daytime. If your skin feels comfortable, then apply twice daily.

Step by step with the Glowness 2% BHA Serum

Cleanse and pat your face dry.
Put 2-3 drops on your fingertips and massage in gently with upward motions. Avoid the eye area. Do not rinse.
Wait 15-20 minutes so it absorbs.
Follow with moisturiser. In the morning, use SPF.

How often to use it

Begin once a day (evening) for the first week and then apply twice daily if skin feels comfortable. These are the directions on the Glowness product page. If your skin does not feel comfortable, do not move on to twice daily; if irritation develops, rinse it off and stop using it.

Warnings (from the product page)

External use only. Patch-test before first use. In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice if you experience irritation; rinse skin and discontinue use. Consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or allergic to salicylic acid. Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. Keep out of reach of children.

Use SPF, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterward.

Frequently asked questions

Do I rinse it off?

No. It is a leave-on exfoliant: apply it, let it absorb, then moisturise.

Morning or evening?

Start in the evening, and use SPF the next morning.

Can I use it every day?

Yes. Begin once a day (evening) for the first week and then apply twice daily if skin feels comfortable.

Is it for dry skin?

Glowness is made for oily and combination skin*. If your skin is only dry, it is not the right product for you.

The Glowness 2% BHA Serum (50 ml) is a leave-on exfoliant with 2% plant-derived salicylic acid, made for oily and combination skin*.

*Based on a 28-day dermatologist-assessed study of 20 women aged 18-35 when used as part of a skincare routine. Individual results may vary.