Stridex XL Face And Body Pads 90 Count Maximum Strength Salicylic Acid Alcohol Free Pore Cleansing Exfoliating Skincare Treatment

I buy these because you get the same 2% SA as the red tubs, but the red tubs are about $5 for 55 pads while these are about $5 for 90 pads that are larger in diameter.The rough side SUCKS. I strongly recommend against intentionally using the scrubby side as it is painful and WILL leave scratches all over you if you use it like you might any normal exfoliating device (dry brushes, files, scrubby mitts, etc.); the only place I imagine it not hurting is maybe your heels if you let them callus up. If you use it very gently it might be alright but it never felt genuinely good to me. Please remember that the main benefit of acid exfoliants is their ability to evenly and relatively gently exfoliate instead of mechanically damaging and hurting your skin. There's a reason why so many people recommend against using those old apricot seed scrubs and whatnot. There is at least some merit to things like dry brushing by contrast, but even dry brushing is fairly gentle compared to this.The smooth side is pretty normal. The main issue is that the pad is prone to curling and sticking to itself, the grippy side will bite into itself and make the pad difficult to use (and it might even unravel sometimes if you try pulling it apart) For my purposes, that's just a little annoying but I can work with it if it means I get nearly double the pads for the same price.It is quite drying, but exfoliants like this often are. I like to use it as an exfoliant all over my body (never my face, 2% SA is too strong for my face but it might be fine for others). Usually I do it a bit before a shower, and at the end of applying the pad to wherever I want, I use the remaining "juice" on my armpits. This kills off bacteria that makes you stink (not permanently) and exfoliates nicely at the same time. I like to take a shower within a reasonable amount of time to wash away whatever it works on, as well as the SA itself so it isn't sitting on my skin forever.

I buy these because you get the same 2% SA as the red tubs, but the red tubs are about $5 for 55 pads while these are about $5 for 90 pads that are larger in diameter.The rough side SUCKS. I strongly recommend against intentionally using the scrubby side as it is painful and WILL leave scratches all over you if you use it like you might any normal exfoliating device (dry brushes, files, scrubby mitts, etc.); the only place I imagine it not hurting is maybe your heels if you let them callus up. If you use it very gently it might be alright but it never felt genuinely good to me. Please remember that the main benefit of acid exfoliants is their ability to evenly and relatively gently exfoliate instead of mechanically damaging and hurting your skin. There's a reason why so many people recommend against using those old apricot seed scrubs and whatnot. There is at least some merit to things like dry brushing by contrast, but even dry brushing is fairly gentle compared to this.The smooth side is pretty normal. The main issue is that the pad is prone to curling and sticking to itself, the grippy side will bite into itself and make the pad difficult to use (and it might even unravel sometimes if you try pulling it apart) For my purposes, that's just a little annoying but I can work with it if it means I get nearly double the pads for the same price.It is quite drying, but exfoliants like this often are. I like to use it as an exfoliant all over my body (never my face, 2% SA is too strong for my face but it might be fine for others). Usually I do it a bit before a shower, and at the end of applying the pad to wherever I want, I use the remaining "juice" on my armpits. This kills off bacteria that makes you stink (not permanently) and exfoliates nicely at the same time. I like to take a shower within a reasonable amount of time to wash away whatever it works on, as well as the SA itself so it isn't sitting on my skin forever.

I'm a big fan of Stridex and of the active ingredient, salicylic acid, which is a beta-hydroxy acid. It's at 2%, which is the maximum OTC percentage. I'm able to use salicylic acid daily, without notable irritation, but I don't have sensitive skin and I make sure to follow with a gentle moisturizer after application, once my face is dry.I've used them on both body and face but I mostly use them on body now. Love the "scratchy" side on my legs and upper arms especially, it feels so refreshing. If you are sensitive at all, don't use the rough side of the pad. The other side is smooth.I admit it smells good, but if I could change one thing about this product, I'd say to change the scent, as many people have sensitivities to citrus, grapefruit in particular. I think the lighter scent of the other Stridex pads, like the ones in the red box, would be less troublesome for more people.Very convenient and easy to use. I hope they never stop making these pads in this larger size. 💙

I'm a big fan of Stridex and of the active ingredient, salicylic acid, which is a beta-hydroxy acid. It's at 2%, which is the maximum OTC percentage. I'm able to use salicylic acid daily, without notable irritation, but I don't have sensitive skin and I make sure to follow with a gentle moisturizer after application, once my face is dry.I've used them on both body and face but I mostly use them on body now. Love the "scratchy" side on my legs and upper arms especially, it feels so refreshing. If you are sensitive at all, don't use the rough side of the pad. The other side is smooth.I admit it smells good, but if I could change one thing about this product, I'd say to change the scent, as many people have sensitivities to citrus, grapefruit in particular. I think the lighter scent of the other Stridex pads, like the ones in the red box, would be less troublesome for more people.Very convenient and easy to use. I hope they never stop making these pads in this larger size. 💙

The pads are very generously sized and well-soaked with the liquid. One side is very textured, which is perfect for those who have bumpy skin. The other side is smooth, suitable for use anywhere you'd use a salicylic acid product. The fragrance is very pleasant. We find them to be non-drying and non-irritating even with daily use. Great results and a very good value.