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This beauty knows the secret of safeguarding her flawless complexion–and so will you once you read this. |
Though we can’t control the aging process, we can do something about those visible signs of aging through healthy living, diet and our skin care such as with alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids. Unlike years ago, newer skincare products have come a long way for making real improvements due to the advances in technology and active ingredients. However, as wonderful as those skincare innovations are with ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids, but there is also something to be aware of in order to keep your skin healthy.
Besides, the wonders of exfoliating ingredients like retinol, other organic exfoliators such as alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid or a fat-soluble beta hydroxy acid like salicylic acid is also commonly used for encouraging collagen growth. Though an exciting feat for your beauty, your complexion can run into trouble if you rely too heavily on skincare that has exfoliating ingredients without giving your complexion a break. Just remember, any exfoliant like the alpha hydroxy acids are meant to help shed old skin and stimulate fresh cells.
Therefore, you don’t want to overdo those skincare acids such as alpha hydroxy acids or beta hydroxy acids. Read the packaging because it is there for a good reason. If that anti-aging product specifies to apply once a day, by all means, this is all you need to keep your skin healthy. Otherwise, you risk irritating the skin if you use nothing but day moisturizes, brighteners, night creams that all have exfoliating acids even if they are organic in origin.
Instead, you might be better off with looking for a plain day moisturizer with sunscreen and alternating with an anti-aging AHA night cream. Another suggestion is rotating one day with your AHA products and then alternate the next with your non AHA skincare.
Trying to hurry your skin’s repair process is not going to end well. If you want to save your face that extra redness and possible damage, then be patient because improvement comes in time since all skin heals to renew itself at a different rate.