47 Skin launches new BHA exfoliant to combat breakouts, clogged pores and dull skin

Suffering with acne, clogged pores or uneven skintone? Well this could be the product you’ve been looking for! (Picture: Metro/47Skin/Getty)

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An exfoliant is not to be confused with an exfoliator, and with good reason. After using the St. Ives peach scrub in my former years, which was far too abrasive on my teen skin that never had a pimple, it’s safe to say I learnt the hard way. 

Fast forward a few decades and I have come to love (and use religiously) the Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliant. However, I have since found another alternative in the form of 47 Skin’s BHA Exfoliant, which shoppers have hailed as the ‘secret weapon’ in their skincare arsenal. Sounds promising!

47 Skin is best known for creating gentle yet effective skincare solutions that use Silver Chitoderm, and the same applies to its new hit product the BHA Exfoliant. 

The 47 Skin BHA Exfoliant has been formulated with 2% salicylic acid, as well as 47 Skin’s signature Silver Chitoderm complex. The combined ingredients function to unclog congested pores and blackheads, reduce bacteria and remove dead skin sitting on the skin’s surface that can contribute to breakouts. It also claims to reduce the appearance of scarring, fine lines, and leave the skin looking visibly brighter with a brighter complexion without stripping the skin. 

One concern for some when using a BHA exfoliant is exactly that, stripping the skin, leaving it dry, dehydrated and compromising the skin barrier. However, that is not the case with 47 Skin’s creation as Silver Chitoderm aims to reduce the bacteria lingering on the skin, but it is a soothing ingredient that also calms inflammation.It has also been formulated with Green Tea Leaf Extract, which is soothing and nourishing for the skin. 

This small but mighty product does it all when it comes to clearing out your skin. (Picture: 47Skin/Metro)

Plus, it’s advised to apply in the evening on cleansed skin two to three times a week, but to build up to this to assess your skin’s tolerance before using every day. So you can be sure you are treating your skin with the TLC it needs, rather than bombarding it with potent ingredients that could do more harm than good. 

The BHA Exfoliant is ideal for congested skin types, acne-prone or oily skin. 

Like with any exfoliant it is important to thoroughly cleanse the skin in the morning to remove the acid from the skin, and apply with a nourishing moisturiser and SPF. 

We know 47 Skin’s Silver Chitoderm serum and moisturisers have been hugely popular for those with problem skin types. It seems the fragrance-free BHA Exfoliant is equally as popular with shoppers. 

WOW! Even though her skin was gorgeous before, just look how glowing it is after using 47Skin’s latest product. (Picture: 47Skin/Metro)

One happy customer named Pip has been battling with hormonal and cystic acne, but claimed this hero product made a huge difference to her complexion. ‘This is the secret weapon in my 47 Skin regime. It’s the perfect complement to using the serum. I tend to use it at night and the serum during the day, but sometimes use them continuously. The exfoliant really does keep the cysts away (I had terrible ones on my cheeks and along my jaw line), and if my skin starts to feel tight or dry I use more serum instead. It’s a great addition to the range of products and now a staple one for me.’

Deirdre added: ‘It’s early days but so far my skin seems to be reacting well. I had the beginnings of a small break out starting and this calmed down the redness quickly. The next day there was a great improvement. It’s very easy to use and you don’t need much.’

Now this is a skincare ingredient we can get behind. (Picture: 47Skin/Metro)

While Donna gushed: ‘It has reduced my scaring and removes the buildup in my pores. I have waited 34 years for good skin and now I have it!’

The BHA Exfoliant is available to buy as a one-off product for £29.  However, shoppers can subscribe to get regular instalments of the skincare saviour, which will also reduce the price to £26.10 – plus you get a free gift. 

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