Do we need to exfoliate our skin? Isn't it enough with cleansing and moisturizing?​

As we age, old and dead skin cells starts to pile up on skin, so it needs to be dissolbed not to lead your skin to look dull and rough also not to get blemishes and acne by over-generating oil and clogged pores. Therefore, YES! we need to exfoliate the dead skin cells, but it works well only when you pick the right one for your skin! 

- Short and quick tips below(not complicated at all!) -

Kinds of Chemical Exfoliates

​AHA alpha hydroxy acids

l  Glycolic acid (most common); reeds, grapes, apples; Sun-sensitive

l  Lactic acid (most common); buttermilk, yogurt, sour milk, silage; Moisturizing

l  Tartaric acid 

l  Citric acid;  citrus, pineapple or kiwi 

l  Malic acid; mainly in apples 

l  Mandelic acid

 * Features: Water-soluble

 * How it works: whisking away dead skin cells on the surface of the skin which might lead you to feel a tingling sensation

 * Ideal Usage: Ageing Skin; Wrinkles, Uneven skin texture, Pigmentation

 * Recommendation: Dry, Rough skin

 * Things to know: 

- Products with high percentage(more than 10%) might cause irritation

- Recommended to use sunscreen after using Glycolic acid since it makes skin more sensitive to sun. 

* AHA collection click here

Yes I Am Toner AHA 5% 150ml

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BHA alpha hydroxy acids

l  Salicylic acid (most common); from birch, rosewood, chamomile or raspberry

l  Citric acid

 * Features: Oil-soluble

 * How it works: Weakening the bonds between skin cells not striping essential oils on skin

 * Ideal Usage: ​Oily Spot treatments; Acne, Blackheads, White bumps

 * Recommendation: Oily skin

 * Things to know: 

 * BHA Collection click here 

Clear skin BHA Toner 200ml

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LHA alpha hydroxy acids

l  Derived from salicylic acid(BHA)

 * Features: More Oil-soluble than BHAs; Better penetration, Most gentle among 4HA; PH level of 5.5 which is same as your natural skin

* How it works: Weakening the bonds that hold dead skin cells together

* Ideal Usage: ​Uneven Skin texture, Oily Spot treatments; Acne, Blackheads, White bumps

* Recommendation: Sensitive and Oily skin

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PHA alpha hydroxy acids

l  Gluconolactone (most common); gluconic acid

l  Lactobionic acid (most common); milk sugar

l  Maltobionic acid

 * Features: Gentle and hydrating, Similar but Larger molecules than AHA; Slower penetration, More Sun-protective than AHA

* How it works: Loosening the bonds that hold dead skin cells together working on the surface of the skin itself and hydrating by bonding with water molecules

* Ideal Usage: ​Ageing Skin; Wrinkles, Uneven skin texture, Pigmentation

* Things to know: Paring with AHA or BHA will work better if you have combination skin

* Recommendation: Sensitive skin; Dry, Itchy skin

* PHA collection click here

PHA Peeling Toner 150ml

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MORE TIPS

* Exfoliating with chemical acids should be done at most 2-3 times per week

* Use SPF after using a chemical exfoliant as skin will be more sensitive to UVA rays.