I just started using a 5% salicylic acid body scrub on my face and I am getting an increase of acne instead of a decrease. I used to use the 2% Stridex on my facial acne. Is it possible that a higher percent of salicylic acid can reverse the effects on the face?
Thank you Lex! That is probably the problem although I'd just rather go back to my 2% since that was working well. I just though the 5% would get rid of my acne quicker.
Thanks for your answer zarabanda! I didn't think it would do that, I mean it's an acne specific scrub.
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the combination of the higher salysilic acid and the scrub is probaly causing your face to be irritated
try using a FACE wash with a higher acid amount but start out every other day so your face wont become irritated
also use a mosturizer with sunscreen–i recommend cetafil with 10 spf
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