From finding the righttype of exfoliant(physical or chemical?)
Meet the Experts
What Are Exfoliants?
Chemical vs.
Physical Exfoliants
Chemical Exfoliant
Using acids or enzymes, achemical exfoliantis not your typical beaded face scrub.
“They are great for oily skin, as it can help remove any layers of buildup.”
Generally, the most popular AHAs used for exfoliating areglycolic acidandlactic acid.
Polish
PolishesAKA exfoliating powderscan often be a hybrid between chemical and physical exfoliants.
Less is more with this treatment, regardless if you opt for a chemical or physical exfoliant.
“Overuse can lead to redness, irritation, and damage to yourmoisture barrier,” Mauricio says.
Grajqevci-Kotori M, Kocinaj A.Exfoliative Skin-peeling, Benefits from This Procedure and Our Experience.Med Arch.
