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2. 12 Best Exfoliating Face Washes in 2023

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   Alpha-hydroxy acids, which are water-soluble, work by penetrating the dermis (the top layer of skin) and dissolving the substance that binds the dead skin cells to the skin. Alpha-hydroxy acids ...

3. Dermatologists Say This Star Acne-Fighting Ingredient Can ...

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   Like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), salicylic acid’s purpose is to exfoliate the skin, but the major difference is that BHAs are oil-soluble (AHAs are water-soluble), meaning they can dissolve the ...

4. Chemical peel - Wikipedia

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   Alpha hydroxy acids can also be mixed with facial washes, serums or creams in lesser concentrations as part of a daily skin-care regimen to improve the skin's texture. There are five usual fruit acids: citric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid and tartaric acid. Many other alpha hydroxy acids exist and are used.

5. Toner (skin care) - Wikipedia

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   Acid toners are formulated with the intent of chemically exfoliating the skin. [13] Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids are the most commonly used alpha hydroxy acids, best suited to exfoliate the surface of the skin. Salicylic acid is the most commonly used beta hydroxy acid best for exfoliating into the deeper layers of the skin.

6. Exfoliation (cosmetology) - Wikipedia

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   In cosmetology, exfoliation is the removal of the surface skin cells and built-up dirt from the skin's surface. The term comes from the Latin word exfoliare ('to strip off leaves'). [ 1 ] This is a regular practice within the cosmetic industry, both for its outcome of promoting skin regeneration as well as providing a deep cleanse of the skin ...

7. The best skin care routine for your 50s, according to ... - AOL

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   Chemical exfoliants like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) use different acids to gently slough away dead skin and encourage new cell turnover for brighter, more younger ...