Hey everyone, Im new here! Coming all the way from Melbourne, Australia.
I have just finished reading both Dr. Baumann's and Cosmetic Cop Paula Begoun's books regarding skin care. I wanted to gather all the information I could before i began to buy new products. However I have come across quite a few discrepencies between the books.

Eg. Dr. Baumann uses a BHA in a cleanser, while Paula stated that a BHA must be applied to the skin and left there to do its exfoliating.
Also, some products that Dr. Baumann recommended eg.Neutrogena Acne Free Face Wash 2%BHA, Paula did not recommend. Etc, etc.

I tested as a D/OSPW, and have really enjoyed reading (some would say been obsessed) these well educated, scientifically proven books. However I would love to have all the correct information before i begin spending on new products.
Cheers.

Hey everyone, Im new here! Coming all the way from Melbourne, Australia.
I have just finished reading both Dr. Baumann's and Cosmetic Cop Paula Begoun's books regarding skin care. I wanted to gather all the information I could before i began to buy new products. However I have come across quite a few discrepencies between the books.

Eg. Dr. Baumann uses a BHA in a cleanser, while Paula stated that a BHA must be applied to the skin and left there to do its exfoliating.
Also, some products that Dr. Baumann recommended eg.Neutrogena Acne Free Face Wash 2%BHA, Paula did not recommend. Etc, etc.

I tested as a D/OSPW, and have really enjoyed reading (some would say been obsessed) these well educated, scientifically proven books. However I would love to have all the correct information before i begin spending on new products.
Cheers.

I believe what Paula means is that BHA is most effective if left on the skin. Dr. Baumann recommends it in a cleanser for ultra sensitive people who cannot tolerate it left on the skin. That is the way I understood it anyways...LOL. But, try out either way and see what works for you.

Good luck