Tag: acid peel

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well and had a nice holiday as well as New Years, I hope to to many of you woke up hungover on New Years day! At-home treatments are more popular than ever, as many of us have gained the confidence to try new things with our skin. Acid peels used to be only reserved for skin clinics, but acid exfoliation products are now widely available at home, I guess the question that we are going to break down in this post is, do they work? Did I just s-s-stutter,

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Cleansing, toning and moisturising are the only skincare steps that a lot of people seem to worry about, but there are huge benefits to properly exfoliating the skin, too. You can read my post on exfoliation to learn about the benefits of exfoliation, but in short, chemical exfoliation involves using an acid peel such as alpha or beta hydroxy acid or gycolic acid dissolve dead skin cells and encourage cell turnover. SO, can you do an acid peel at home? Yep! There are plenty of products on the market nowadays to help and a lot of places to turn for the correct information and what to expect from your skin while you exfoliate the skin. Acid peels are very helpful for oily or spot-prone skin types.

Ready to give it a go?

Below you’ll find three products that will give your skin what it’s looking for and help remove the dead skin cells to prompt healthier and glowing skin. Please note that some of the links are affiliate links!

➡️ La Mer The Micro Peel

A powerful peel that refines yet is gentle on skin, The Micro Peel resurfaces skin to polished perfection and clarifies pores, all while soothing and replenishing.

Find it here for $300.00CAD

➡️ Tarte Knock Out toner

Like the burn, love the return, with this 10% acid treatment.

Find it here for $51.00CAD

On a budget? I got you, see below.

➡️ The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution exfoliates multiple layers of the skin for a brighter, more even appearance. With the help of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), beta-hydroxy acids (BHA), and a studied Tasmanian pepperberry derivative, which reduces irritation that can be associated with acid use, this at-home peel helps even skin texture, clear pore congestion, and improve uneven pigmentation. The formula is further supported with a crosspolymer form of hyaluronic acid for comfort, pro-vitamin B5 for hydration, and black carrot for added protection.

Find it here for $9.50US

If you want to know what really works, or want me to create a custom skincare routine for you and your skin needs, message and follow me on my instragram account @cammichaelll or @makeupxthecity.blog and i’ll be more then able and happy to help.