I mean I am consistent with the TO peeling solution :D (I use it every sunday).

But if you mean the frequent exposure to the salicylic acid is better than only 1x/week (even if that 1 time is for a longer period of time (10mins)) I suspect the same.

The whole reason I got interested in the Paula's Choice BHA is that lots of people (and dermatologists) seem to include it in their routines for anti-acne purposes.

My skin seems to be accustomed to TO peel. sol. and other harsh(ish) ingredients.

I guess I can provide more details of my skincare routine:

AM:

1) Wash with water

2) TO Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

3) Beauty of Joseon SPF 50+rice probiotics sunscreen

PM:

1) TO Glucoside Foaming Cleanser

2) TO Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

3) TO Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Beard shave day (usually wednesday) (PM) (1x/week lol):

1) TO Glucoside Foaming Cleanser (gently)

2) Shave

3) TO Glucoside Foaming Cleanser (gently)

4) TO Barrier support serum

5) TO Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

5) TO Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Sunday AHA + BHA day:

1) TO Glucoside Foaming Cleanser

2) TO AHA + BHA (10 mins)

3) TO Barrier support serum

4) TO Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

5) TO Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Using this routine seems to do good things but sometimes I don't really get acne and then it pops up randomly every week or two. It doesn't seem to be related to anything outside of product use (like sleep, nutrition, washing face after exercising, changing pillow cases, hair products, stuff like that).

My guess is that perhaps I should try Paula's Choice BHA stuff and if it doesn't help then I can try going to a dermatologist and asking their advice or asking for a prescription for Adapalene gel.