MinimalistMinimalist 2% Salicylic Acid Serum for Acne & Blackheads BHA Exfoliating Anti Acne Serum for Pore Cleansing &

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This listing is for Minimalist's 2% Salicylic Acid Serum, a BHA exfoliating serum for acne and blackheads that is positioned for pore cleansing. It is a leave-on option for oily skin, and since Minimalist sells this serum in different listings, compare size and pack details before ordering.

You may notice this Minimalist serum appears more than once on Amazon.in. The product title is the same 2% salicylic acid BHA exfoliating anti-acne serum for acne, blackheads and pore cleansing, but listings can differ in bottle size, pack quantity or seller. This one was priced slightly differently, so check the listing for the exact volume and pack contents before deciding which to buy.

At its core, this is a 2% BHA serum. Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, which is why it is used to work inside pores where sebum and dead cells clump together. Blackheads on the nose and chin are a common reason Indian users reach for a BHA, especially in humid months when skin feels oilier through the day.

Rather than repeating a generic routine, here is a way to decide whether a leave-on BHA is right for you. If you mainly get blackheads and small bumps with few red pimples, a BHA serum is a reasonable fit. If your skin is dry, sensitive or flaky, a salicylic acid face wash or a milder product may be easier to tolerate.

When using it, focus on congested zones instead of the entire face if your cheeks are dry. Apply on dry skin at night, start every third night and give your skin a couple of weeks to adjust. Follow with a moisturiser that does not clog pores, and use sunscreen each morning.

Avoid combining it on the same evening with retinoids, AHA exfoliants or benzoyl peroxide unless your dermatologist recommends it. Signs of overuse include tightness, stinging when you apply moisturiser and flaky patches. If that happens, pause for a few days and restart less often.

For price checks, look at cost per ml rather than the sticker price, and confirm the seller and expiry date. Store the bottle away from heat and direct sun so the formula stays stable.

Patch test first. Avoid it if you are allergic to salicylates, and consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding, or if acne is severe or painful. It was listed around ₹522 at the time of writing, with an MRP of ₹549.

• 2% salicylic acid BHA serum
• Positioned for acne and blackheads
• Designed for pore cleansing
• Exfoliating leave-on formula
• Available in multiple listings; compare sizes
• Check the listing for volume and pack contents

Who it suits

• Oily skin with blackheads and small bumps
• Congested nose, chin and forehead
• Users who tolerate leave-on acids
• Humid-weather routines

How to use

1. Cleanse and fully dry your face.
2. Apply a few drops to congested zones.
3. Begin every third night and build up slowly.
4. Moisturise with a non-comedogenic product.
5. Pause if you notice stinging or flaking.
6. Apply sunscreen every morning.