Celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad (60ea)

Celimax Ji Woo Gae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad – 60 Pads (~125 ml)

🌿 Product Overview

Gentle dual-exfoliating pads soaked in a hydrating BHA toner, powered by 0.45% betaine salicylate (BHA) and Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) extract to calm, detoxify, and refine the skin 

🧪 Key Ingredients

• Betaine Salicylate (0.45%): A milder form of salicylic acid for unclogging pores, clearing dead skin cells, and reducing sebum 

• Heartleaf Extract (Houttuynia cordata ~10,000 ppm): Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich, it soothes redness and supports sensitive skin 

• Tea Tree Leaf Oil: Additional antibacterial and clarifying effect 

• Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): Hydrates and keeps the skin plump and soft 

• Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, etc.): Calms and helps repair the skin barrier 

🧴 Design & Texture

• Dual‑sided pads:

  • Embossed side: gently buffs away dead skin and impurities.

  • Gauze side: provides more focused exfoliation on areas like the T‑zone or nose 

  • The formula cleanses and hydrates without feeling harsh or drying 

✅ Benefits at a Glance

• Gently exfoliates and refines skin texture, improving smoothness and clarity.

• Helps reduce breakouts and visible pores by dissolving sebum and debris.

• Soothes and calms sensitive or irritated skin with botanical extracts.

• Leaves skin feeling hydrated and refreshed—less tightness than typical exfoliants 

💬 User Feedback from Reddit Communities

• Considered gentler than the stronger "blemish" variant, better suited for sensitive or first-time BHA users:

  “The peeling pad formulation is gentler, but the pad itself has a pretty abrasive gauze side…” 

  Effective in improving cheek texture and smoothing skin when used 2–4 times per week:

• “Been using them 3‑4 times a week … feel refreshing … change in texture on my cheeks.” 

• Results may require consistency—visible benefits often after a week to several weeks. Random bumps have been reported by dry skin users as potential barrier reactions 

⚠️ Usage Guidelines

• How to use:

  1. Use after cleansing. Wipe gently across the face with the embossed side.

  2. Flip to gauze side for stronger exfoliation on sebum-prone areas.

  3. Pat in remaining essence; no rinsing needed. Follow with moisturizer.

  4. Can also be used as a mini-sheet mask by resting on areas for 5–10 minutes, then patting in essence 

• Frequency:

  • Start at 2–3 times per week, then increase if tolerated. Avoid daily use until you assess your skin’s tolerance 

  • Precautions:

  • Patch test first, especially if you have dry, reactive, or compromised skin barrier.

  • If dryness, irritation, or lesions appear—even after minimal use—reduce frequency or pause.

  • Use sunscreen during the day when using BHA products.

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🧴 Final Thoughts

Celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pads offer a gentle yet effective exfoliation experience—ideal for improving texture, unclogging pores, and soothing skin with botanical extracts. They’re a smart choice for oily, acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin types, especially when used thoughtfully. If your skin is very dry or reactive, start slow and monitor for any irritation.