THE EXFOLIATING TREATMENT
USE
◉ All skin types
◉ It is a form of exfoliator, which works perfectly for people with sensitive and mature skin.
◉ It is for those who can’t tolerate the irritation which comes with using AHAs and BHAs.
BENEFITS
◉ It improves skin texture and helps tone and hydrate your skin.
◉ It offers additional antioxidant benefits as well.
WORKS BEST WITH
◉ Vitamin C
◉ Retinoids
◉ Alpha & Beta hydroxy acids.
CONFLICTS WITH
◉ Works well with almost all other ingredients, but don’t use it excessively if you have another exfoliator in your skincare routine.
Salicylic Acid
USE
◉ People with oily and acne-prone skin
◉ It is a form of exfoliant, which helps remove excess oil, sloughs off dead skin, and even reduces blackheads and whiteheads.
◉ It is the perfect ingredient to be used in products for anyone with oily skin and who wants to treat their acne.
BENEFITS
◉ Soothes and calms the skin.
◉ Reduces the appearance of whiteheads and blackheads over time.
◉ Combats acne and minimizes pores
◉ Reduces inflammation (caused by acne)
WORKS BEST WITH
◉ Other soothing ingredients
◉ Products that calm the post-use irritation
Lactic Acid
USE
◉ All skin types, especially people with acne-prone and dull skin.
◉ It is a form of acid as well as an exfoliator
◉ It is preferable to use it once every few days and not more than that.
BENEFITS
◉ Increases cell turnover.
◉ Retains skin moisture.
◉ It helps with firmer and thicker skin.
◉ Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as smoothing skin bumps.
WORKS BEST WITH
◉ Hyaluronic Acid.
◉ Other hydrating ingredients.
CONFLICTS WITH
◉ It does not work well with other acids and exfoliants like AHAs or benzoyl peroxide.
◉ The use of retinol should also be avoided if you are using it.
Tea Tree Leaf Water (Melaleuca Alternifolia)
USE
◉ It can be used as a gentle cleanser for treating dry and acne-prone skin.
◉ It also helps treat damaged skin.
BENEFITS
◉ It helps reduce inflammation and acne.
◉ It also has soothing properties and antioxidants which help in healing redness, irritation, and acne.
WORKS BEST WITH
◉ Hydrating products.
CONFLICTS WITH
◉ Strong acids.