Guide for exfoliating the skin safely by Dr Alexis Stephens.
In this video, we discuss how to choose the best acid for your skin.
Cliff Notes:
Dull tired stressed skin, mature and aging skin – Resistant- Glycolic if Sensitive- PHA
Hyperpigmentation- Resistant and Mature skin- Lactic if Resistant and mostly concerned with dark spots not wrinkle but Sensitive- PHA
Dry Rough and bumpy Scaly skin (Keratosis Pilaris)- Glycolic Sensitive go with a very low % glycolic
Acne-Prone- Oily and sensitive- BHA wash off
Oily and Resistant BHA leave on…… Dry and Acne-prone- Mandelic
Hope this was helpful guys!
Products Mentioned:
Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
Urban Skin Rx Even Smooth & Glow Enzyme Mask
Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads
MELE Even Tone Post Cleanse Tonic
Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water
Naturium Mandelic Topical Acid 12%
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser
There also enzymatic exfoliation but that can be a separate video and mechanical exfoliation that I only recommend doing in a professional setting
Increase risk of sun sensitivity so wear your sunscreen, protective balm on corners of eyes, nose and mouth to avoid irritation
Start low and go slow, avoid exfoliating and using strong actives at the same time, one day one night or alternate nights with the exception being products that are formulated together
Best time to use exfoliants is at night- cellular renewal happens best when we sleep, continuous self renewal is essential to skin health and maintenance during the day our skin is defense mood against all the environmental stressors we come in contact with think uv rays, blue light, pollution etc. and at night we need to help it repair
How to use:
First patch test
Cleanse,
Put a protective barrier at the corners of the eyes, nose, mouth and eye cream (does not need to be specific eye cream)
Then apply exfoliant (leave for whatever amount of time directed
Through cleanse off double cleanse to make sure there are no hot spots that develop
Moisturize and oil if you like oils
Do not use with other actives alternate and use exfoliants on alternate nights
1-2X weekly to avoid irritation
These do make you more sun-sensitive so SPF in the morning is a non-negotiable
Leave any questions you have below!
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