Chemical Exfoliation Is Totally Not Scary and Will Completely Change Your Skin
There's no need to fear chemical exfoliation. Here are all the reasons why chemical exfoliation is a game changer for all skin types, according to dermatologists.
Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross (Olivia Palermo, Selena Gomez, Zoë Kravitz...) is a huge proponent of chemical exfoliation and acids feature prominently across his product line. His two-step peel gets most of the glory, but this moisturizer shouldn't be overlooked since it's loaded with seven Alpha Beta acids: glycolic, lactic, malic, citric, mandelic, tartaric and salicylic. It's also oil-free, so it's totally safe for acne-prone skin.
Using a toner will not only enhance the results of your skin care regimen (products absorb better applied over a toner than dry skin), but it will also support your skin's natural protective barrier (since toners supply hydration and nutrients). This pick from Peter Thomas Roth takes it one step further with the addition of exfoliating glycolic acid.
These single-step, no-rinse peel pads work wonders post-workout (and post-cleanse). You need to get rid of all the sweat and grime, especially if you wore makeup, and this makes it easy. No moisturizer required.
If you have acne-prone skin, it's important to prevent breakouts on all fronts, especially if you're sweating. This cleanser is effective enough to remove dead skin cells and grime, but not so strong that you can't use it with other chemical exfoliators if you have thick, oily skin.
