Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula 250 ml

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Marie V. Hayag, MD, of Fifth Avenue Aesthetics, is a New York-based board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Skincare culture can be hard to keep up with. Should I be washing my face with warm or cold water? How often should I be washing my face? And does it all matter that much? N iacinamide" can also reduce sebum production ," says Butler, so "using products that contain niacinamide can improve the appearance of enlarged pores." Mekas M, et al. An Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Novel Enzyme Exfoliation Versus Glycolic Acid in Photodamage Treatment. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2015 Nov;14(11):1306-19.Liquid exfoliants are exactly what they sound like: treatments containing specific acids that increase cell turnover and dissolve dead skin tissue. Cosmetic chemist Ginger King explains that there are five types of acids that typically appear in these exfoliators: glycolic, salicylic, lactic, phytic, and mandelic.

It’s got all the perks of a serum, too: Nourishing hydration leaves skin smooth, plump, and replenished—never stripped, dry, or tight

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For exfoliation - look for alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs), things like salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid. 'These acids work to gently exfoliate your skin, accelerate skin cell turnover and reveal a glowing complexion,' says Dr Ukeleghe. 'They are particularly helpful at targeting problems like dry patches, dullness and hyperpigmentation.'