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How to apply salicylic acid serum?
- Using the dropper, dispense 2-3 drops of plum 2% encapsulated salicylic acid face serum onto your cleansed face.
- Apply the serum evenly to your face & dab it using gentle tapping motions. Don’t forget your neck area!
- Follow up with green tea moisturizer and a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
* Always patch-test your product before incorporating it into your skincare routine.
To patch test, apply the serum to the inside of your elbow and wait at least 24 hours to see its reaction on your skin. If there is no irritation, itching, or redness, the product is safe to use.
When to apply salicylic acid face serum?
You can incorporate salicylic acid serum into your morning and evening routines daily.
What to pair with salicylic acid serum?
For an enhanced skincare regimen, you can pair your salicylic acid serum with the following active ingredients:
1. Hyaluronic acid serum and salicylic acid serum
On a cleansed skin, apply salicylic acid serum. Wait a few minutes to allow it to absorb completely in your skin and then follow up with hyaluronic acid.
2. Niacinamide serum and salicylic acid serum
On cleansed skin, apply salicylic acid serum. Let it absorb completely in your skin, then follow up with 5% niacinamide serum.
3. Alpha arbutin serum and salicylic acid serum
Apply alpha arbutin serum on a cleansed face. Let it absorb completely in your skin and then follow up with salicylic acid serum.
What should you not mix with salicylic acid serum?
1. Do not pair retinol and salicylic acid serum
Avoid layering your salicylic acid serum with retinol products, as this combination may be too harsh for your skin. You can either use it on alternate days or use one active in the AM and the other in the PM routine.
2. Do not combine vitamin C serum and salicylic acid serum
You must not use salicylic acid and vitamin C serum together as this combination can disturb the skin’s pH balance. Instead, use them on alternate days or use one active in the morning routine and another in the night routine.
3. Do not combine resveratrol serum and salicylic acid serum
Avoid using Resveratrol serum and salicylic acid serum in the same skincare routine as it can cause redness and irritation in your skin. You use them on alternate days or use one active in the morning routine and another in the night routine.
Do not combine green tea zinc serum and salicylic acid
Avoid using salicylic acid and green tea zinc serum in the same routine as this combination can cause dryness and irritation in your skin.
What is a ‘must do’ with salicylic acid serum?
When incorporating salicylic acid serum into your morning routine, sunscreen is non-negotiable. Protect your skin with a good SPF to prevent potential sun damage.
What to expect from Plum 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum?
With consistent use of the Plum 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum, you can witness positive changes in your skin's overall health. You can expect a reduction in the appearance of active acne. You can also expect it to regulate sebum production and calm inflammation in your skin.
Did you know?
This face serum has encapsulated salicylic acid. The encapsulation technology ensures a sustained release of Salicylic Acid to the skin, making it more effective & stable.
And there you have it—a straightforward user's manual to make the most out of your salicylic acid serum. Remember, the key to success is consistency, so incorporate this serum into your daily (AM & PM) routine and let the glow-up begin! ;)
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