St. Ives BHA Exfoliant Green Tea And Bamboo 1% Salicylic Acid 170ml in Sri Lanka

St. Ives BHA Exfoliant Green Tea And Bamboo 1% Salicylic Acid 170ml is an exfoliating face scrub that combines 1% salicylic acid with green tea, bamboo extract and physical exfoliating particles. It is designed to help remove surface buildup, cleanse congested-looking pores and leave the skin feeling smoother.

Unlike a conventional daily face wash, this product combines chemical and physical exfoliation. That makes it more appropriate for targeted exfoliating care rather than frequent, aggressive cleansing.

What Is St. Ives BHA Green Tea and Bamboo Exfoliant?

An exfoliant for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin

St. Ives positions this Green Tea and Bamboo exfoliant for acne-prone skin and blackhead-focused care. Its 1% salicylic acid provides BHA exfoliation, while walnut shell powder and bamboo contribute physical exfoliation. The brand describes its exfoliation level as moderate.

The formula can be useful for oily, combination and congested-looking skin that needs help removing surface buildup. Green tea provides the botanical component, while the scrub particles create a noticeable buffing effect. Because both forms of exfoliation are involved, there is no need to scrub aggressively.

For Sri Lankan skincare routines, this can be helpful after days when sweat, sunscreen and environmental buildup leave the skin feeling rough or congested. People with sensitive or easily irritated skin should use it more cautiously, particularly when other exfoliating products are already part of the routine.

Benefits of St. Ives BHA Exfoliant

What this Green Tea and Bamboo exfoliant offers

• Contains 1% salicylic acid for BHA exfoliating care
• Helps remove surface buildup and dead skin cells
• Helps cleanse congested-looking pores
• Supports the appearance of fewer visible blackheads
• Helps improve the look of uneven skin texture
• Green tea extract provides antioxidant-focused skincare
• Bamboo and walnut shell powder provide physical exfoliation
• St. Ives rates the exfoliation level as moderate
• Non-comedogenic according to the brand
• Dermatologist tested according to the brand
• Vegan and paraben-free according to current brand information

If blackheads and clogged-looking pores are a main concern, you may also like the Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask 100g as another targeted option for a pore-focused skincare routine.

How to Use St. Ives BHA Exfoliant

A simple exfoliation routine

1. Wet your face with water.
2. Apply a small, dime-sized amount to your fingertips.
3. Gently massage the product over damp skin using small circular movements.
4. Keep pressure light, particularly around sensitive areas.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water.
6. St. Ives recommends using the exfoliant 3 to 4 times per week.
7. Follow with moisturiser and apply sunscreen during the daytime.

This product is better treated as an exfoliating step rather than a twice-daily cleanser. Keeping the application gentle can help reduce unnecessary irritation when using a formula that combines salicylic acid with physical exfoliating particles.

For everyday cleansing on days when you are not exfoliating, Neutrogena Oil-free Acne Wash 269ml is another option aimed at excess oil and blemish-prone skin.

Key Ingredients

Salicylic acid, green tea and bamboo

Salicylic acid at 1% is the key active ingredient in the formula. As a BHA, it is included for exfoliating and pore-focused care and is particularly relevant to blackhead-prone and congested-looking skin.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, commonly known as green tea extract, provides the botanical element of the formula. Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract comes from bamboo, while Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder supplies the physical exfoliating particles.

The formula also contains glycerin, which contributes to the product’s skin-conditioning feel. The current published formula includes fragrance as well as fragrance components such as limonene and linalool.

Because ingredient lists can change between product updates or markets, the ingredient panel on the product you receive should always be treated as the final reference.

Adding BHA Care to Your Routine

Choose the right exfoliating products for your skin

A scrub containing salicylic acid does not need to be combined with several other strong exfoliating products to be effective. If your routine already includes acids, retinoids or other active treatments, spacing out exfoliation can make the routine easier for your skin to tolerate.

You may also like L’Oréal Revitalift Brightening Illuminateur Cleanser with Vitamin C + Salicylic Acid 150ml if you prefer a cleanser format that incorporates salicylic acid rather than a physical scrub.

For a leave-on BHA approach, an alternative option such as COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 100ml may be more appropriate for routines centred on targeted blackhead and pore care.

Authenticity & Sourcing

Checking the 170ml St. Ives exfoliant

St. Ives currently identifies the Green Tea and Bamboo BHA exfoliant as a 6 oz product, while products in some markets and retail listings may be described using approximately 170g or 170ml. The physical packaging should therefore be used to confirm the exact volume and market version.

When purchasing through HerStore.lk in Sri Lanka, product checks should include the stated size, tube packaging, barcode or batch information where available and ingredient panel. Country of origin should be confirmed from the actual packaging rather than inferred from another retailer’s listing.

FAQ

Is St. Ives BHA Green Tea and Bamboo Exfoliant good for blackheads?

It is specifically positioned for blackhead and blemish-focused care, with 1% salicylic acid providing BHA exfoliation while the physical exfoliating particles help remove surface buildup.

Can I use St. Ives BHA Green Tea and Bamboo Exfoliant every day?

No. St. Ives currently recommends using the exfoliant 3 to 4 times per week. Since it combines salicylic acid with physical exfoliation, more frequent use may be unnecessarily harsh for some skin types.

Is St. Ives BHA Green Tea and Bamboo Exfoliant suitable for sensitive skin?

The product is marketed for acne-prone skin and is described by the brand as dermatologist tested. However, it contains both salicylic acid and physical exfoliating particles, so sensitive or easily irritated skin should start cautiously and stop use if irritation develops.