Chemical exfoliants have been all the rave in the last few years but I've been too scared to try them out. It didn't help that they had 'acids' in their names and I read about the harmful effects of over-exfoliating. I've stuck to my good 'ol physical exfoliants that have served me quite well but I decided to be brave and try the chemical route for the first time.
I chose to get Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) for exfoliation and to help unclog my pores from deep inside as I have oily, acne-prone skin. It was interesting to find out that salicylic acid is also a BHA because I have used a face cream containing salicylic acid before and it was just awesome.
I got shopping and I chose The Inkey List BHA. It contains 2% Salicylic acid for gentle exfoliation and unclogging of pores, and 1% hyaluronic acid for hydration. It's said to be best for blemish prone skin and that it reduces blackheads and breakouts.
Since I was in the shopping mode, I decided to get other products I since wanted so I added a serum - Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum. I've used two types of serums in the past that were effective in toning my skin and clearing hyperpigmentation, so I was willing to give this a try with all the good reviews I saw.
I also added Simple Purifying Facial Wash for acne-prone skin and Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser because I was almost running out of face moisturiser.
This haul was so exciting because they were all brands I had never tried before and there were two new products that were entirely new to me - the niacinamide serum and the BHA. I had read that both are a great combo for clearer skin so I'm really curious to see its effect on my hyperpigmentation.
I used them yesterday and they felt so good, my face immediately felt supple which I totally loved, and they were both so lightweight. I'll use the niacinamide daily and the BHA 2-3 times a week and watch out for changes.
I like how they feel already but let's see how much difference a bottle can make. Another exfoliant I'm considering is the mandelic acid, I also want to get Corsx Snail Mucin essence but I'm holding off on both for now.
Do you use chemical exfoliants?
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