Salicylic Acid Cleanser (2%) | Professional Strength

This clinical-grade 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) cleanser is made for anyone who has struggled with harsh, stripping acne washes. Standard BHAs often leave skin tight and irritated — this one is built to be non-drying, using a sulfate-free, coconut-derived surfactant that lifts oil and impurities while keeping your moisture barrier intact.

• Deep pore penetration — an oil-soluble acid that clears blackheads and active acne by dissolving the buildup trapped inside the pore.
• Calms as it cleans — Aloe Barbadensis eases the redness that comes with acne.
• Stays hydrating — humectants prevent the tight, stripped feeling of cheaper acne washes.
• Clean formula — fragrance-free, alcohol-free, no essential oils; pH balanced 3.0–4.5.

• 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) — oil-soluble exfoliation that clears the inside of the pore.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — calms redness and refines texture.
• Sulfate-free coconut surfactant + humectants — cleans deeply without stripping.

1. Wet your face with lukewarm water.
2. Massage a small amount in gently, focusing on the T-zone and congested areas.
3. Rinse well and pat dry.
4. Follow with the 2% Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, then your day or night gel.

Start three times a week, then build to daily once your skin adjusts. It contains a BHA, so wear SPF 50 during the day.

Suitable for all skin types, including oily and blemish-prone skin that also gets sensitive — the sulfate-free system cleans without compromising the barrier. Patch test if your skin is highly reactive.

• Size: 150g
• Active: 2.0% Salicylic Acid (BHA), pH 3.0–4.5.
• INCI: Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Juice, Glycerin, Coco Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Coco Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Liquid Germall Plus, Xanthan Gum.

Research in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found a well-balanced 2% Salicylic Acid formula can improve skin hydration and barrier function — high-strength exfoliation doesn’t have to be drying.

Patch test: apply a small amount to your inner forearm and wait 24–48 hours before using on your face.

This product has been tried and tested. ShaRique Skin is not responsible for any individual adverse reaction to the use of its products. Use of all products is at the end user’s own risk.

Will this make my skin purge?

Some people go through a short adjustment as trapped oil and debris clear out — a sign it’s working. The non-drying formula helps keep skin calm through it.

Can I use it every day?

Start three times a week. Once your skin acclimatises to the professional strength, you can move to daily use. Always follow with a barrier-supporting moisturiser.

Is it safe for sensitive, blemish-prone skin?

Yes. The sulfate-free system gives a deep clean without stripping. Patch test first if your skin is very reactive.

Where does it fit in my routine?

It’s the first step. Cleanse, then follow with the exfoliant and your treatment gel. Want the full system? See the Acne Fighting Combo.