PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant

PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant

Reveal clearer, smoother skin with PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant — a lightweight, leave-on treatment powered by 2% Salicylic Acid, the highest concentration available without prescription. This gentle Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) works deep inside the pore to dissolve the dead skin cells and excess oil that lead to blackheads, congestion and breakouts.

Unlike a physical scrub, this clear, non-gritty formula exfoliates chemically for an even, non-abrasive finish. It’s boosted with soothing Blue Algae and antioxidants that help calm the redness and irritation so often linked to blemish-prone skin, leaving your complexion fresher and more radiant with continued use.

• 2% Salicylic Acid – maximum over-the-counter strength to unclog pores and clear breakouts
• Leave-on exfoliant – no rinsing, no scrubbing; smooths and refines skin texture
• Calms & soothes – Blue Algae and antioxidants help reduce the look of redness
• Lightweight & clear – absorbs quickly and layers well under moisturiser and make-up
• Dermatologist-developed acne care from the trusted PanOxyl range

How to use: After cleansing, apply a thin, even layer to the face, avoiding the eye area. Use once daily to begin, building up as your skin tolerates. Follow with a moisturiser, and always use a broad-spectrum SPF during the day.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Always read the label and directions before use.

At a glance

Your questions, answered

Blackheads and rough texture everywhere - scrub or this leave-on thing?

Leave-on wins for this job. This is 2% salicylic acid - the highest concentration available without prescription - and as a BHA it dissolves oil and dead cells inside the pore, where blackheads actually form. A physical scrub only ever polishes the surface.

How do I add it to a routine without irritating everything?

After cleansing, smooth a thin, even layer over the face avoiding the eye area - no rinsing. Start once daily (or every other day for sensitive skin), build as tolerated, follow with moisturiser and use SPF during the day, exactly as the directions advise. Always read the label.

Will it clash with my PanOxyl benzoyl peroxide wash?

They're teammates, not rivals - the wash rinses off before this goes on, so there's no layering conflict. If you also use adapalene or retinol at night, alternate evenings rather than stacking every active at once.

Why the blue algae - is that just for the label?

It's there to soothe: blemish-prone skin is often red and reactive, so the formula pairs its 2% salicylic acid with calming blue algae and antioxidants to reduce the look of redness while the exfoliant works. Clear skin without the angry phase is the goal.