I have heard that exfoliation can improve the look and feel of my face. What do you think of over-the-counter exfoliants?
Exfoliation can improve your skin by eliminating small wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and smoothing out rough, dry skin or mild acne. Exfoliants work by stripping away worn-out surface skin cells by softening the glue that holds them together, thus giving a youthful rosy glow and stimulating the production of new collagen. The disadvantages of using over-the-counter type products are that these products are not required to disclose the concentration of the active ingredient, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). The concentration may range from 2-10 percent. The degree of acidity (the pH) of the product is also an import factor and may cause skin irritation. Glycolic Acids (AHA’s) may dehydrate your skin and make pores larger after an extending use. Additionally, the grade and strength that a physician’s office may offer is higher than that which is available over the counter. The skin is a very delicate organ which can easily be disrupted by an improper treatment. Self diagnosis may compound the i
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