Exfoliation, or the removal of dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the skin, is an important and necessary part of any skincare routine. However, if the word ‘exfoliation’ conjures up the action of scrubbing your face with harsh granules, you may be doing more harm to your skin than good. So what is…
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Is PHA (polyhydroxy acid) suitable for all skin types? How does it compare to AHAs and BHAs? Polyhydroxy acids encompass gluconolactone and lactobionic acids. It has been reported in medical papers as early as 2004 to be effective and better tolerated by sensitive, aging skin. PHAs works similarly to AHAs by causing the dead skin…
Exfoliation, or the removal of dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the skin, is an important and necessary part of any skincare routine. However, if the word ‘exfoliation’ conjures up to you the action of scrubbing your face with harsh granules, you may be doing more harm to your skin than good. So…
Spa facials are now commonplace, offered everywhere from shopping malls to neighbourhood estates. While these may help you unwind, conventional spa facials may not be able to deliver effective results to your skin, and they may even cause more harm than good. This is because facials at conventional spas or beauty salons are unsupervised by…
What are Chemical Peels? Chemical peels are designed to improve the appearance of the skin by gently stimulating the top layer of skin cells known as the epidermis by applying a solution composed of fruit derived acids such as alpha-hydroxy acids, glycolic acid, lactic and salicylic acid. This stimulates the skin to regenerate, to be smoother…