حمض الساليسيليك: الحل الأمثل لبشرة صافية ومسام نظيفة

Salicylic acid (BHA) is oil-soluble, which means it can get inside the pore itself — not just clean the surface — making it one of the most effective ingredients for blackheads, clogged pores, and recurring breakouts.

How it actually works

Unlike a physical scrub, salicylic acid dissolves the buildup of oil and dead skin cells that clog pores from the inside, which is why it works so well on blackheads and small, recurring bumps that scrubs can't reach.

Who benefits most

Oily and combination skin dealing with regular breakouts

Skin prone to blackheads on the nose and chin

Anyone whose pores look more visible after a day of oil buildup

Salicylic acid can be too drying for very sensitive or naturally dry skin used daily — start slower if that's you.

How to introduce it into your routine

Start with a leave-on toner 2–3 times a week, at night.

Always follow with a moisturizer — BHA works better, and irritates less, on skin that isn't stripped dry.

Increase frequency gradually over 2–3 weeks based on how your skin responds.

Start with: COSRX AHA BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner for a balanced, beginner-friendly exfoliating toner.

Build a full pore-clearing routine

Cleanse first with a gentle, low-pH gel cleanser so you're not stripping skin before treating it: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

Treat with your BHA toner (above)

Deep-clean weekly with a dedicated pore-clearing foam: Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Pore Cleansing Foam

Resurface monthly for texture with: Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

A note on patience

Clogged pores don't clear in a week. Give any BHA routine a full 4–6 weeks before judging results, and always pair it with SPF the next morning since exfoliating acids increase sun sensitivity.