ZAYA GLY/SAL 5-2 Clarifying Pads

Clarify, exfoliate, and refresh blemish-prone skin with this dual-acid treatment featuring 5% Glycolic Acid and 2% Salicylic Acid USP. These convenient pre-saturated pads help remove dead surface cells, clear excess oil, unclog pores, and improve the appearance of uneven texture.

Full Product Description

ZAYA GLY/SAL 5-2 Clarifying Pads combine the exfoliating benefits of 5% Glycolic Acid with the pore-clearing action of 2% Salicylic Acid USP.

This professional-strength formula helps remove dead skin cells and surface oil that can contribute to clogged pores and breakouts. With consistent use, the skin appears smoother, clearer, more refined, and more evenly textured.

The pre-saturated pads offer a convenient, mess-free application and are especially suitable for oily, combination, acne-prone, congested, or textured skin.

Key Benefits

• Helps treat and prevent acne breakouts
• Removes excess surface oil
• Helps unclog pores and clear plugged follicles
• Exfoliates dead and dull skin cells
• Improves the appearance of uneven texture
• Helps refine the appearance of enlarged pores
• Promotes smoother, clearer-looking skin
• Convenient pre-saturated treatment pads
• Suitable for oily, combination, congested, and acne-prone skin

Key Ingredients

Salicylic Acid USP 2% — Active Ingredient
A beta hydroxy acid that penetrates oily pores, helps remove excess oil, clears pore congestion, and treats acne.

Glycolic Acid 5%
An alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates accumulated surface cells, helping improve skin texture, smoothness, clarity, and radiance.

Witch Hazel
Helps tone the skin, reduce surface oil, and refine the appearance of pores.    

How to Use

After cleansing, gently wipe one pad over the affected area, avoiding the eyes, lips, and irritated or broken skin. Do not rinse.

Begin using two to three evenings per week. Gradually increase to once daily or as directed by your skincare professional, depending on your skin’s tolerance.

Follow with a hydrating serum and moisturizer. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher every morning, as exfoliating acids can increase sun sensitivity.   

Active Ingredient

Salicylic Acid USP 2%
Purpose: Acne medication.

Inactive Ingredients

Purified Water, SD Alcohol 40B (13% v/v), Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Ammonium Hydroxide, Acetone, Disodium EDTA.

How to Use

Wipe the entire affected area with one moist pad one to three times daily.

Because excessive dryness may occur, begin with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a physician.

If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once daily or every other day.

Recommended First-Time Use

For new users or sensitive skin, begin using the product two to three evenings per week and gradually increase according to skin tolerance.

Apply after cleansing and allow the solution to dry. Follow with a hydrating serum and moisturizer. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.

Important Warnings

• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, mouth, and broken or irritated skin.
• Using other topical acne medications simultaneously may increase dryness or irritation.
• Avoid combining in the same routine with retinol, additional exfoliating acids, physical scrubs, or benzoyl peroxide unless directed by a skincare professional.
• If excessive irritation develops, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• If swallowed, seek medical assistance or contact Poison Control immediately.
• This product contains 13% SD Alcohol 40B and may feel drying on sensitive skin.
• Daily sunscreen use is essential while using exfoliating acids. 

  Recommended ZAYA Skin Rituals Routine

  Morning Routine — Protect

  1. Papaya Enzyme Gentle Cleanser
     Gently cleanse the skin to remove excess oil and impurities without disrupting the skin’s natural moisture balance.
  2. 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
     Apply a few drops to help provide antioxidant protection, brighten the complexion, and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.
  3. Fractionated Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
     Apply to slightly damp skin to replenish hydration and leave the complexion looking smoother and plumper.
  4. Pro-Firm Volume Restoring Cream
     Apply evenly to the face and neck to moisturize, support firmness, and reinforce the skin barrier.
  5. Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50
     Apply generously as the final morning step. Reapply every two hours and after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.

  Evening Routine — Clarify and Renew

  1. Papaya Enzyme Gentle Cleanser
     Cleanse thoroughly to remove sunscreen, makeup, excess oil, and daily impurities.
  2. ZAYA GLY/SAL 5-2 Clarifying Pad
     Gently wipe one moist pad over the affected or congested areas. Avoid the eyes, lips, and irritated skin. Do not rinse.
  3. Fractionated Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
     After the treatment solution has dried, apply a few drops to restore hydration and help minimize dryness.
  4. Pro-Firm Volume Restoring Cream
     Finish with an even layer over the face and neck to moisturize and support the skin barrier.

  Recovery Nights

  On evenings when the GLY/SAL Pads are not used:

  1. Papaya Enzyme Gentle Cleanser
  2. Growth Factor Rejuvenating Serum
  3. Fractionated Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
  4. Pro-Firm Volume Restoring Cream

  Important Routine Note

  Do not use the GLY/SAL 5-2 Clarifying Pads on the same evening as the Retinol PM Treatment Serum 0.5%, Hydroquinone Brightening Pads, additional exfoliating acids, physical scrubs, or benzoyl peroxide unless directed by a skincare professional.

  Alternate treatment evenings to help prevent excessive dryness or irritation:

  • Night 1: GLY/SAL 5-2 Clarifying Pad
  • Night 2: Recovery and hydration
  • Night 3: Retinol PM Treatment Serum 0.5%
  • Night 4: Recovery and hydration

  Then repeat according to the skin’s tolerance. Daily use of ZAYA Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50 is essential while using exfoliating acids or retinol.