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THE BEST REMEDY FOR OILY AND ACNE SKINS! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING ACIDIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS!

ACIDIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS ARE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE BUT CAN ALSO CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION, SO BE CAREFUL!

THE BEST REMEDY FOR OILY AND ACNE SKINS! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING ACIDIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS! | Goxip

In recent years, acidic skincare products have become very popular amongst women with oily or acnes skins, with those based on beta hydroxy, alpha hydroxy, retinoic, and mandelic acids being the most commonly seen in the market. Some people even use them to treat the “maskne” problem during the pandemic period. Acidic skincare products are highly effective but also highly irritating to the skin, and can cause skin allergies if not used correctly. So make sure you read the guide below before using any acidic skincare products!

THESE TWO TYPES OF PEOPLE BENEFIT THE MOST FROM ACIDIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS

THE BEST REMEDY FOR OILY AND ACNE SKINS! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING ACIDIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS! | Goxip

The first type is people with oily skin. Acidic skincare products help regulate sebum production, improve large pores and reduce acne breakouts. The second type is people who use electronic products frequently, which will cause fine lines, blemishes and spots to appear on the skin and the skin to lose its elasticity due to overexposure to ultraviolet and blue lights. Acidic skincare products can greatly help mitigate these problems.

HOW DO THEY WORK?

THE BEST REMEDY FOR OILY AND ACNE SKINS! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING ACIDIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS! | Goxip

The reason why acidic skincare products are so effective is because of their exfoliating function, which not only removes dead skin cells, but also stimulates the growth of new, healthy skin cells and controls sebum production on the skin. Different acids have slightly different functions, for example, alpha hydroxy acids help improve the moisture content of the skin, thereby making it healthier; beta hydroxy acids can penetrate sebum and deeply cleanse the pores and help reduce acnes; while mandelic acids help lighten and brighten the skin.

CAVEATS FOR USE

THE BEST REMEDY FOR OILY AND ACNE SKINS! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING ACIDIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS! | Goxip

As mentioned above, acidic skincare products can be irritating to the skin, so if you have allergic or inflamed skin conditions, do consult the doctor before using these products. Also, you can try the product on certain areas of your facial skin or your neck first to see if there are any allergic reactions. Then, start applying the product on your t-zone, and if there are no redness, peeling or tingling of the skin, you can continue adding more bit by bit.

There are also rules for the time and frequency of use. It is suggested that the product be applied after your moisturizing routine at night to reduce its possible irritation to the skin. People of a normal skin type can try using it every other day and if there’s no big problem, it can be used every night. However, if your skin is sensitive, do use them less frequently.

What’s more, after using the acidic skincare products, remember to put on sunscreen lotion during day time to prevent excess exposure to the sun which may cause allergies or hyperpigmentation on the skin.

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