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Glycolic Acid vs Salicylic Acid: What You Need to Know

Kim Gallo Esthetics

You should also always use sunscreen when using products with glycolic acid, as it can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. The answer to this question depends on your skin type and your goals. If you have dry or sensitive skin, glycolic acid is a good choice. How do glycolic acid and salicylic acid differ?

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Types of Chemical Peels: Which Peel Is Right for Me?

West Lake Dermatology

Benefits : Addresses moderate wrinkles, acne scars, and more pronounced discoloration. Benefits : Treats deep wrinkles, extensive sun damage, and severe scarring. Lactic peels are great for patients with overly dry or sensitive skin. Acne scars and uneven skin tone. Hyperpigmentation and sun damage.

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Mandelic Acid 101: My Personal Skin Care Experiment

Eminence Organics

As well as helping to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles , acids are also known to help improve the look of scarring, even out skin tone and allow the rest of your skin care products to penetrate better for maximum results in your routine. This leads to a brighter look for the skin without causing irritation.

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Bakuchiol: What Is This Retinol Alternative?

Eminence Organics

Peeling, redness and sensitivity are often associated with a topical retinoid. While these unpleasant side effects usually subside after a few days or weeks (as your skin gets used to the ingredient), those with sensitive skin can find the process too uncomfortable to endure. Sign us up!

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Skin Care Ingredient Focus: Coenzyme Q10

West Lake Dermatology

By accelerating skin regeneration, it can also help fade hyperpigmentation and scars over time. Skin Hydration CoQ10 has been shown to improve skin hydration by enhancing the skins ability to retain moisture. CoQ10 penetrates the skins layers and works at a cellular level. How Does Coenzyme Q10 Work?

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Azelaic Acid 101: My Personal Skin Care Experiment

Eminence Organics

And while the word "acid" may conjure up images of chemical burns and science labs, some of them are quite gentle and they are real players in the skin care world. Used in diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles , increasing skin thickness, improving the look of scarring and evening out skin tone, they are versatile and effective.

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What Is Retinol? Benefits, Side Effects & Natural Alternatives

Eminence Organics

It’s also a no-go for sensitive skin and super dry complexions. Evens Out Skin Tone Uneven skin tone can show up in a number of ways. Hyperpigmentation that shows up as blotchiness, dark spots or uneven texture can be caused by sun damage, melasma and acne scarring.

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