I have so-called closed comedones on my forehead and wonder if this would help get rid of them since it is exfoliating, or is it a bit too mild (only cleans on the surface)? I have combination to dry skin that is sensitive but have never used any active exfoliating product before so I don’t know how my skin will react. I have also looked at Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA+BHA and Anua’s BHA 2% toner but am unsure if they are too strong. Are there other better options or does this one work?☺️💖
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Hi Julia! 👋
This toner contains PHA, one of the mildest exfoliants, along with soothing centella and niacinamide. It makes the skin smoother and softer but mostly works on the surface, so it probably doesn’t make a big difference against closed comedones.
What usually works best against them is BHA (salicylic acid), because it penetrates the pores and dissolves what’s clogging them. Of the two you looked at, Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner is a good first step for sensitive skin that hasn’t exfoliated before. It’s designed to be gentle and has soothing ingredients in the formula 🌿
Start with 2-3 evenings a week and increase if your skin tolerates it. Use only one exfoliant at a time and don’t forget SPF in the morning. Closed comedones often take a few weeks to clear, so be patient with them 💕
If you want to keep a mild toner for the other days, the SKIN1004 toner works well with that!