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Enzymes vs. Acids – which to use?

June 11, 2009

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Now, there is, and probably will be for a long time, a debate over which is better, enzymes (fruit and vegetable-derived) or acids (Alpha Hydroxy-Acid or Beta Hydroxy Acid), which include: glycolic, salicylic, lactic.  The truth is that they both possess great benefits, it just depends on what you are looking for, as well as what skin type it is being used on. AHA’s are a little stronger and can produce more “anti-aging” results.  AHA’s [...]

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Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!!!

June 4, 2009

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Okay, so here it is. I used to think that skin exfoliation was not very important. Yes, I am that person. But if you know anything, it is that I was totally wrong about that.  Why on earth would you want to have those dead, useless skin cells soaking up your precious, and might I say expensive serums? You wouldn’t! So, after all that, I am just going to state that next to cleansing, exfoliation is [...]

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