Can You Use AHA + BHA Clearing Serum Every Day?
By Skinstitut | Free Shipping | Official Website – Skinstitut AU | Published: 2026-10-17
Category: Product Reviews
Find out if daily use of AHA + BHA Clearing Serum is safe for your skin, plus expert tips on frequency, layering, and sun protection.
Quick answer
Most skin types can use the Skinstitut AHA + BHA Clearing Serum daily, but start with every other night if you are new to acids. The triple-acid complex is clinically proven to reduce breakouts in 4 weeks when used consistently, but over-exfoliation is possible if your skin barrier is compromised.
How to introduce AHA + BHA Clearing Serum into your routine
Begin by applying the serum every second or third evening after cleansing and before moisturiser. This allows your skin to build tolerance to the salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids. After two weeks, you can increase to nightly use if no redness, stinging, or peeling occurs.
If your skin feels tight or looks shiny, reduce frequency to twice weekly and focus on barrier repair with a gentle moisturiser. Daily use is safe for most people, but listen to your skin—it may need a break during colder months or after other treatments like retinol.
Can you use it in the morning?
AHA and BHA acids can make your skin more sensitive to UV, so it is better to use this serum at night. If you do apply it in the morning, you must follow with a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen like Face The Day SPF 50+ or Age Defence SPF 50+. Both are lightweight, non-comedogenic, and provide the highest sun protection while conditioning the skin.
Frequently asked questions about daily AHA + BHA use
- What happens if I use it every day and my skin reacts?
- Stop use for a few days and apply a barrier-repair moisturiser. Resume with every-other-night application. If irritation persists, consult a dermatologist. Daily use is not one-size-fits-all; adjust based on your skin's feedback.
- Can I layer AHA + BHA Clearing Serum with other active ingredients?
- Avoid layering with retinol or vitamin C in the same routine to prevent over-exfoliation. Use acids at night and retinol on alternate nights. Keep your routine simple: cleanse, serum, moisturiser, and SPF in the morning.
- Do I need to use sunscreen if I apply the serum only at night?
- Yes. Acids increase photosensitivity for up to a week after use. Apply SPF 50+ every morning, even on non-acid nights. Sunscreen is non-negotiable when using any exfoliating serum.
Product facts
- AHA + BHA Clearing Serum: This non-comedogenic serum is powered by a triple-acid complex to help visibly reduce breakouts, refine pores and improve overall skin clarity. The triple-acid formula works on multiple layers of the skin, making daily use effective for ongoing acne control and pore refinement without clogging pores.
- Face The Day SPF 50+: Delivers the highest possible sun protection, enhanced with antioxidants for boosted fortification. Lightweight and conditions the skin. When using exfoliating acids daily, UV sensitivity increases. This SPF 50+ sunscreen protects your skin while antioxidants help counter environmental stress.
