2% Salicylic Acid Gel Cleanser

SkinFactor's 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Cleanser is a face wash and active ingredient treatment in one step. Where a standard face wash removes surface oil and debris, this salicylic acid face wash goes further — delivering 2% BHA at the cleansing step, where 60 seconds of contact time allows it to begin loosening the pore blockages that cause blackheads, whiteheads, and recurring acne before rinsing off. It is the starting point for every acne-prone and oily skin routine in Pakistan.

Why 2% salicylic acid in a face wash produces results:

Salicylic acid is oil-soluble — unlike most cleansing ingredients that sit on the skin surface, it penetrates through sebum into the pore lining. At 2% — the clinically researched concentration for acne treatment — it dissolves the dead cell and oil combination that creates pore blockages from the inside. A standard face wash cleans the skin surface. A salicylic acid face wash at 2% cleans the skin surface and begins treating the pore in the same step.

Built for Pakistani skin conditions:

Pakistan's heat and humidity drive excess sebum production year-round — creating exactly the high-oil environment where salicylic acid's oil-solubility makes it most effective. The oilier the environment inside the pore, the more efficiently BHA penetrates and works. For oily, acne-prone skin dealing with Pakistan's climate, a salicylic acid cleanser used consistently morning and evening is the highest-impact single step available at the cleansing stage.

Gel formula — no stripping, no dryness:

The gel base cleanses effectively without the over-stripping that harsh foaming face washes cause. Over-stripping triggers compensatory oil production — the skin produces more sebum in response to dryness, worsening the congestion the cleanser is supposed to treat. This gel cleanser removes what needs to go while leaving the barrier's lipid structure intact, making it appropriate for daily morning and evening use without the tightness and dryness that SLS-heavy face washes produce.

As part of a complete routine:

Used alone, this salicylic acid face wash addresses surface congestion at the cleansing step. Paired with the 2% Salicylic Acid Serum in the evening, it provides both rinse-off treatment at the cleanse and leave-on treatment overnight — addressing pore blockages at two different depths and two different contact times. The Acne Control Kit combines both at a reduced price for the complete two-step approach.

Who it is for:

Oily and acne-prone skin dealing with blackheads, whiteheads, active breakouts, or the congested textured appearance that Pakistan's humidity accelerates. Appropriate for daily morning and evening use from the first week — no adjustment period required for a rinse-off product at 2% concentration. Suitable from age 15 and above.

For the complete guide on how salicylic acid face wash works for Pakistani skin — including how to use it correctly, what to pair it with, and what results to expect at each week — read SkinFactor's complete salicylic acid guide for Pakistani skin.

📍 Nationwide Delivery (Pakistan)

• Major Cities: 2–3 working days
• Other Cities & Towns: 3–5 working days
• Delivery may take 3–6 days during sale periods.
• ⏳ Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the next working day.

📦 Order Processing Time:

• Orders are dispatched within 24 hours after confirmation.

🔁 Order Cancellation & Refund

• If your order has not yet been processed, we will be able to cancel it and issue a full refund.
• Shipped orders cannot be cancelled but can be returned as per our return policy.
• Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5–7 business days.