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Have you heard of mandelic acid? It’s the newest exfoliating acid on the skincare block. It shot to fame in Asia thanks to its gentle touch. Word on the street has it, even sensitive skin can use it without risking irritation. You’ll find it in both Stratia Soft Touch AHA and The Ordinary Mandelic Acid […]
When was the last time you exfoliated your body? If you’re anything like me, you’re slathering your fave acid on your face every other day – heaven forbid those pesky dead cells roughen up your skin and steal its glow. Your body? You even forget you have one. Hidden under layers of clothing for most […]
“How often should you exfoliate with AHAs/BHA? The instructions on my glycolic acid exfoliant say I need to apply it every night. But then why is my skin so dry all of a sudden?” I hear this a lot from my clients. Exfoliating acids are double-edged swords. Use them right and they’ll brighten up your […]
Warning: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution isn’t for skincare newbies. Here’s the deal: moderate exfoliation makes your skin softer, smoother and brighter. Too much exfoliation dries skin out like the Sahara, irritates it like hell, and makes you more prone to sun damage and hyperpigmentation. If I had my way, you’d […]
Remember the days you couldn’t find a BHA exfoliant to save your skin? Paula’s Choice took care of that – with a vengeance. Last time I counted, the brand makes 13 BHA exfoliants. 13! How do you even begin to pick one?! Talk about skincare overload! Makes you want to close your eyes, grab one […]
So, what’s the best The Ordinary exfoliator? The Ordinary’s got like 10! different acid bottles that all look identical. Lactic Acid 10%, Glycolic Acid 7%, Mandelic whatever – just a bunch of percentages and words you don’t recognize. You’re staring at them trying to figure out which one to grab and it’s genuinely a nightmare. […]
