NING DERMOLOGIE Salicylic Acid Toner Pads — Dual‑Sided 0.5% Encapsulated BHA with AHA/PHA, Soothing Aloe & Witch Hazel

NING DERMOLOGIE Salicylic Acid Toner Pads are dual-sided exfoliating pads with a slow‑release 0.5% encapsulated salicylic acid plus AHA/PHA partners to gently clear pores, refine texture, and help manage oily, breakout‑prone skin.

These pads combine multiple mild acids—encapsulated salicylic acid, mandelic acid, gluconolactone, and succinic acid—with soothing botanicals for daily or regular chemical exfoliation. One textured side removes dead skin and surface buildup while a smooth side delivers calming essence for spot compression. Formulated in Singapore and made in Korea, the alcohol‑free pads also include aloe vera and witch hazel to support hydration and comfort during exfoliation.

How do these pads exfoliate without over‑drying or irritation?

The pads use an encapsulated 0.5% salicylic acid that releases gradually rather than all at once, which helps reduce the sharp sting sometimes felt with free BHA solutions. Complementary acids (mandelic, gluconolactone, succinic) work at different skin levels to smooth texture and promote clarity while humectants and soothing extracts temper sensitivity. This design supports steady pore clearing with less risk of excessive dryness when used as directed.

• Encapsulated salicylic acid for slow release and gentler action
• Mild mandelic AHA for surface smoothing
• Gluconolactone (PHA) for hydration and gentle exfoliation
• Witch hazel and aloe to calm and hydrate during use

When and how should I use the textured side versus the smooth side?

Use the textured side first to sweep away dead skin, sebum, and surface impurities across your whole face during your secondary cleansing step. Flip to the smooth side to apply essence more gently—hold it as a compress on active breakouts for 1–3 minutes or pat areas that need soothing. No rinsing is needed; follow with moisturizer and daytime SPF.

• Textured side: full‑face wipe for daily secondary exfoliation
• Smooth side: spot compress for 1–3 minutes on breakouts
• No‑rinse formula—apply moisturizer and SPF afterward
• Recommended use: 3–4 times per week for most users

Can these pads be used on the body and which skin types benefit most?

Yes—the pads are versatile and effective beyond the face. They can help reduce chest and back blemishes, soften dry elbows and knees, and improve rough or bumpy skin texture. The formula is well suited to oily and combination skin and is approachable for acid beginners because of its milder, encapsulated delivery.

• Suitable for face and body areas with congestion or rough texture
• Good choice for oily, combination, and breakout‑prone skin
• Alcohol‑free, with calming and hydrating extracts for sensitive skin
• Soft, thick pads minimize friction during application

How does the multi‑acid complex work to refine pores and reduce blackheads?

Each acid targets a different layer or symptom: salicylic acid penetrates pores to dissolve sebum and congestion, mandelic smooths surface texture, gluconolactone gently exfoliates while hydrating, and succinic acid helps refine enlarged pores. Together they promote clearer-looking skin over time without aggressive stripping when used at recommended frequency.

• Salicylic acid clears inside pores
• Mandelic acid improves texture and tone
• Gluconolactone adds radiance and hydration
• Succinic acid supports pore refinement and balance

Who is this for: NING DERMOLOGIE Salicylic Acid Toner Pads are designed for people seeking a gentle, multi‑acid exfoliant that balances pore clearing with calming hydration. They are ideal for oily or combination skin, anyone managing occasional breakouts or visible blackheads, and beginners to chemical exfoliation who want a controlled, lower‑irritation approach. Avoid if you have severe sensitivity to acids; patch test before first use and follow with moisturizer and sun protection when used during daytime.

Ingredients

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERETH-26, ERYTHRITOL, MANDELIC ACID, PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, SALICYLIC ACID, PICEA EXCELSA LEAF EXTRACT, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF WATER, SUCCINIC ACID, POLYAMINO SUGAR CONDENSATE, PANTHENOL, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DISODIUM EDTA, BIFIDA FERMENT FILTRATE, GENTIANA SCABRA ROOT EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, PROPANEDIOL, LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PRUNUS SPECIOSA FLOWER EXTRACT, FOMES OFFICINALIS (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, PALMITOYL GRAPE SEED EXTRACT, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, BETA-GLUCAN, MALTODEXTRIN, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, 4-t-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, TOCOPHERSOLAN, RESVERATROL, SODIUM LACTATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE, ETHYL MENTHANE CARBOXAMIDE, MENTHYL LACTATE, SUCROSE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, UREA, SODIUM CITRATE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, MALIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID