How often were you using the BHA ? and for how long have you used it ? It ' s important to start slow when you ' re introducing actives such as BHA ! Use it once a week for a few weeks , then twice a week for another few weeks , etc . The breakout could be due to purging , and that usually takes one or two skin cycles to clear out . The breakout could also be due to a compromised moisture barrier as you noted , which could also make your skin more prone to breakouts . I ' ve been through this problem so I know this all too well haha <| sep |> Value of my god damn degree . The fucking curve . My gpa . My ranking . Possibly my tuition if I fail cos of curve . <| sep |> With all the shit I ' ve seen in the past months , I ' m just grateful to be still alive . . Also , I ' m grateful for Artifacts . Thank you Salty Sword Fairies ! Am most grateful though for the loving family I have .