Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Papain and Salicylic acid (BHA)?

Q: Can you mix Papain and Salicylic acid (BHA)?

Use these with care. Two exfoliants at once is usually one too many, and a common cause of irritation. Pick one, and alternate days if you want to use both.

Use with careUse these with care.

Papain Salicylic acid (BHA)

Two exfoliants at once is usually one too many, and a common cause of irritation.

Do this: Pick one, and alternate days if you want to use both.

☀ Morning

Nothing here

☾ Evening

PapainSalicylic acid (BHA)

Use on alternate nights, not the same evening.

PapainPromising, not proven

Efficacy6

Acne4

Anti-aging4

Skip if: very sensitive, rosacea, compromised barrier, papaya allergy

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

Salicylic acid (BHA)Worth paying for

Acne10

Efficacy9

Anti-aging5

Skip if: very sensitive, compromised barrier, pregnancy high

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

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General guidance, not medical advice. When in doubt, introduce one product at a time.