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Naomi Jamieson

Should you use salicylic acid every day? Skincare pros outline the *correct* routine to follow

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Building a daily skincare routine is no easy feat, especially when tackling concerns like texture and clogged pores but when it comes to using salicylic acid - a popular solution for said concerns- reaching for the active too often can pose its own set of problems...

Unlike that of the best hyaluronic acid serums, which can be used daily to hydrate the skin, other potent skincare ingredients aren't quite so straightforward, particularly when it comes to a certain BHA. Salicylic acid is touted for its power of exfoliation, targeting breakouts, congested skin and pesky blackheads and while that might seem like something you'd want working its magic on your face daily, the application is a very commonly made salicylic acid mistake.

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