The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Pros

• FirmX Peeling Gel → The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution (~$8)
• Peel: The Ordinary AHA 30% BHA 2% Peeling Solution
• I started using the peel once a week for 5 minutes during the first two weeks, then increased to about 8–10 minutes once I knew my skin could tolerate it. The bright red color makes it easy to see where you’ve applied it, and I felt noti...
• After 30 days, the biggest difference was texture my skin consistently feels smoother, not just right after using it. The pores on my nose and chin look cleaner and less clogged, even though they haven’t disappeared. My post-acne marks h...

Cons

• The ordinary AHA BHA is also not dry skin friendly at all.
• the aha/bha peel should probably stay on the shelf for now since you're already dealing with dryness and adding more actives could make it worse.
• Used The Ordinary AHA/BHA peel once a week for months (not at the same time as retinoids or tretinoin yk)
• The Ordinary AHA/BHA peel is pretty intense. Even once weekly on top of retinol and brightening serums can be too much. I actually don’t like any ordinary products quite honestly. I think there are better chemical exfoliators out there t...
• AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution - honestly too harsh for most people, gentler daily acids work better long-term