The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution

What it does for you:

Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous is a gentle, time-released exfoliating treatment that:

✅ Exfoliates the skin to smooth texture and unclog pores
✅ Decongests pores to help reduce blackheads and breakouts
✅ Reduces redness and uneven skin tone
✅ Supports a clearer, brighter complexion over time
✅ Provides a low-irritation option for new acid users

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

🌿 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA):

• Helps exfoliate inside pores, reducing congestion and breakouts

• Targets blackheads, whiteheads, and uneven texture

🌿 Squalane-Based Emollient Base:

• Supports skin’s moisture barrier while using exfoliation

• Prevents excessive dryness and irritation

🌿 Hydrating Polyglycerides:

• Aid in gradual release and even distribution of salicylic acid

• Enhance hydration while minimizing irritation potential

Formula:

💧 Anhydrous (water-free) formulation
💧 Lightweight, non-greasy oil texture
💧 Time-released delivery for a gentler exfoliating experience

Perfect for:

✔ Congested, breakout-prone skin
✔ Uneven skin texture and tone
✔ Those new to acid exfoliation
✔ Oily and combination skin types

How to use:

✅ Use AM and/or PM
✅ Apply a small dot on targeted areas (breakouts, congested zones)
✅ Or apply a thin layer over the entire face for general exfoliation

⚠️ Avoid eye area, sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin
⚠️ Always patch test before use: Apply once a day on a small area for 3 days to check sensitivity

Sunburn Alert:

⚠️ This product contains BHA, which can increase sun sensitivity.
⚠️ Always apply sunscreen during the day, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterward.

Routine Placement:

1️⃣ Cleanse
2️⃣ Apply Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous (treatment step)
3️⃣ Follow with serums if using
4️⃣ Apply moisturizer
5️⃣ Apply sunscreen in the AM

Shelf Life:

✅ Good for 6 months after opening

Do not use with:

❌ Copper Peptides
❌ Direct Acids
❌ Direct Vitamin C
❌ EUK
❌ Niacinamide Powder
❌ Peptides
❌ Retinoids

Summary:

Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous is your gentle pore-clearing, texture-smoothing solution with a low-irritation, hydrating formula ideal for beginners. It unclogs pores, refines skin texture, and reduces redness while maintaining hydration, helping you achieve a clearer, more even-toned complexion without the harshness of traditional acid exfoliants.