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PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment

Name: PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment
Brand: PCA Skin
Price: 67.00 GBP
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Size: 29.5ml

29.5ml

✓ 2% Salicylic Acid in OmniSome Delivery | ✓ Visible Improvement in as Little as 3 Days | ✓ Full-Face or Targeted Use

PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment is a lightweight 2% salicylic acid gel for blemish-prone skin, powered by PCA Skin's patented OmniSome delivery system to work deep within the pores. It visibly improves the look of blemishes in as little as three days, helps keep pores clear with continued use and balances shine, making it the salicylic acid gel for oily, congested and blemish-prone skin.

PCA Skin encapsulates 2% salicylic acid in its OmniSome system, which in laboratory testing delivered twice as much salicylic acid to the skin as a matching formula without it. Mandelic acid, a gentle alpha hydroxy acid, exfoliates to help reduce surface oil and unclog pores, while hexylresorcinol and ethyl linoleate help promote an even skin tone and reduce the look of redness and post-blemish marks. The gel sinks in fast, so PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment works as an all-over gel on oily skin or as a targeted dab on the odd blemish.

Visible Results Users Love

Visibly clearer-looking skin in as little as three days
Fewer visible blemishes and less congestion with continued use
Balanced, less shiny skin through the day
A more even-looking tone with less visible redness
Smoother texture as pores look clearer

Why This Beats a Standard Salicylic Acid Gel

OmniSome delivery - in lab testing PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment delivered twice as much salicylic acid to the skin as a formula without it
Salicylic and mandelic acids together clear pores and reduce surface oil in one step
Hexylresorcinol and ethyl linoleate also work on uneven tone and post-blemish marks
Use it all over or as a targeted gel - one product for both
A fast-absorbing gel that layers easily under moisturiser and SPF

Best For

Oily and combination skin
Blemish-prone skin and congested pores
Blemishes linked to hormonal changes
Post-blemish marks and uneven tone
Occasional blemishes on any skin type, as a targeted gel

Choose PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment if you want a salicylic acid gel that goes deeper than a surface spot gel and can be used all over or exactly where you need it.

Clients with blemish-prone skin often arrive having tried everything, so Becci, an aesthetic nurse with more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, makes a point of giving them straight, realistic advice. PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment is a favourite of hers because the OmniSome delivery takes the salicylic acid deeper into the pores, and it adapts from all-over use to a quick targeted dab as skin settles.

Size: 29.5ml

FAQS

Is PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment good for oily, blemish-prone skin? +

Yes. PCA Skin recommends it full-face for oily and combination skin and as a targeted gel for occasional blemishes on any skin type. The 2% salicylic acid works within the pores, mandelic acid helps reduce surface oil and the brand reports a visible improvement in the look of blemishes in as little as three days.

Is PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment the same as PCA Skin Acne Gel? +

PCA Skin's UK website lists it as Acne Gel Advanced Treatment, while the US site calls it simply Acne Gel. Both carry the same PCA product code (23375) and the same barcode, and the published ingredient lists match.

What is the OmniSome delivery system? +

OmniSome is PCA Skin's patented delivery system. It encapsulates the salicylic acid so more of it reaches the skin: in laboratory (in vitro) testing it delivered twice as much salicylic acid as a control product with the same level of salicylic acid but without OmniSome.

Can I use it all over my face or only on individual blemishes? +

Both. PCA Skin suggests full-face use if your skin is oily or blemish-prone, and targeted use on individual blemishes for occasional ones. If your skin starts to feel dry, switch to targeted use only.

How quickly will I see results? +

PCA Skin says it visibly improves the look of blemishes in as little as three days, and continued use helps keep skin looking clearer and more balanced.

Can I use PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment with vitamin C or retinol? +

PCA Skin specifically advises not mixing it with C&E Advanced. With retinol, use them at different times of day or on alternate evenings to avoid dryness, and reduce to targeted use if your skin feels tight.

Will it dry out my skin? +

It is a lightweight gel designed for oily skin, but any acid can cause dryness at first. Follow with moisturiser in the evening, and if dryness occurs PCA Skin advises reducing to targeted use on individual blemishes.

Who should not use this gel? +

PCA Skin states it is not suitable for anyone with an aspirin allergy, because salicylic acid is closely related to aspirin. Avoid broken skin and the eye area.

Can I use PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

PCA Skin publishes no pregnancy or breastfeeding guidance for this product. It contains 2% salicylic acid and mandelic acid; low-strength topical acids are generally considered suitable, but advice on salicylic acid varies, so please check with your midwife or GP before use.

PCA Skin Acne Gel Advanced Treatment