The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is a high-potency chemical exfoliant combining 30% Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic, Tartaric, Citric) and 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid. On South Asian / Pakistani Fitzpatrick skin types IV–V, it must be treated as an intensive clinical peeling mask: never leave on longer than 8–10 minutes, apply strictly to 100% bone-dry skin, and limit frequency to once every 10–14 days. Daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+ is mandatory to prevent severe rebound hyperpigmentation.
- Cardinal Rule: Do NOT use if you have an active broken barrier, peeling skin, or open blemishes.
- Post-Care: Only gentle barrier hydration (Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Cicaplast). No active acids for 48 hours.
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The Ordinary Peeling Solution AHA 30% + BHA 2%
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Why Caution is Required for Pakistani Skin Tones
The viral crimson "vampire peel" is everywhere on TikTok, but misuse on South Asian skin causes dozens of clinic visits across Pakistan each month. Brown skin contains reactive melanocytes; when subjected to chemical trauma or acid burns, melanocytes overproduce pigment as a defense mechanism, leaving dark patches known as Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) that can take months to fade.
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The Safe 7-Step Home Peel Protocol
- Patch Test: 24 hours prior, apply 1 drop to forearm. If burning persists after rinsing, do not apply to face.
- Double Cleanse: Wash face clean of all oil, sunscreen, and makeup.
- Wait 15 Minutes for Bone-Dry Skin: Water acts as an accelerator, driving acids too deep into the dermis. Skin must be completely dry to the touch.
- Apply a Sheer Layer: Spread an even, thin layer using fingers. Avoid eyelids, lips, and nostrils.
- Set a Strict Phone Timer for 8 Minutes: If this is your first time, rinse at 5 minutes. Never exceed 10 minutes.
- Rinse with Lukewarm Water: Thoroughly rinse off every trace of red liquid using gentle splashes of water. Do not scrub with washcloths.
- Apply Calming Hydration: Pat on Hyaluronic Acid or Cicaplast Baume B5+. No Retinol, Vitamin C, or exfoliating acids for at least 48 hours.
Doctorly Warning & Tutorial: Avoiding Chemical Peeling Burns
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can beginners use The Ordinary Peeling Solution? +
No. This is not for acid beginners. If you have never used acids before, begin with gentle leave-on products like Lactic Acid 5% or Salicylic Acid 2% for at least 2 months before advancing to this 32% combined chemical peel.
What should I do if my skin burns while wearing the peel? +
A slight prickling sensation is normal. If you feel intense sharp stinging, burning, or heat, rinse it off immediately with cold water. Do not try to 'tough it out' to reach the 10-minute mark.
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