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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution INCI & Chemical Burn Prevention Matrix
10-minute 30% AHA + 2% BHA rinse-off chemical peel. Never combine with any leave-on acid, retinoid, or benzoyl peroxide on the same night.
Recommended Spacing: 15 Minutes
Apply in the AM only if paired with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+ and separated from antagonistic pH/redox actives.
In the PM, 30% Glycolic/Lactic/Tartaric/Citric AHA + 2% Salicylic Acid at pH 3.6. Never apply on wet skin, never exceed 10 minutes, and never follow with retinoids or acids.
Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
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Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
- AM Prep: pH 5.5 Gentle Amino-Acid Cleanser or Water Rinse [pH 5.5 · Pat dry]
- AM Barrier + Photoprotection: Physiological Ceramide Moisturizer + Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ [pH 5.8 · Mandatory final step]
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Esthetician & Cosmetic Chemist FAQ
What is the formulation pH and full INCI profile of The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution?
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is formulated at pH 3.6 ($9). Full INCI: Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer.
Which skincare actives conflict with The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution?
30% Glycolic/Lactic/Tartaric/Citric AHA + 2% Salicylic Acid at pH 3.6. Never apply on wet skin, never exceed 10 minutes, and never follow with retinoids or acids.
Is The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution comedogenic or fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe?
Run the pre-loaded INCI analyzer above to inspect positional comedogenicity (0–5) and C12–C24 Malassezia lipid ester triggers for every ingredient in AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution.