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5 ACIDS WORTH ADDING TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

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5 acids worth adding to your skincare routine

When in it comes to beauty, I am still on the search for the best products that I can continue adding to my skin care routine. Hearing the word acid itself takes me back to my experience with benzoyl peroxide which was in the panoxyl ointment I used that really messed me up. I wrote about it in my products that didn’t work for my face post here, now that my skin is back to normal, I am very cautious on what products I apply or plan to put on my face nowadays. Certain acids can be particularly helpful in the exfoliation of the skin, reducing appearance of wrinkles and also taking care of acne. These are 5 acids that are worth adding to your skin care routine.

5 ACIDS WORTH ADDING TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

GLYCOLIC ACID

This acid is an exfoliation alpha-hydroxy acid which leaves your skin having a renewed feeling. It’s also found to boost collagen which helps out when it comes to wrinkles. Since it’s an acid, you should start with a small percentage in order not to damage your skin. I have not particularly introduced this yet since I don’t have deep-set wrinkles but once those bad boys start coming up I’ll be ready for the attack.

SALICYLIC ACID

This right here is my favourite acid because ever since I started using my aveeno moisturiser which has it, my skin has really started clearing up and my breakouts have reduced. This acid helps to prevent clogging and oil production which is why it’s very good when it comes to oily skin, and is quite mild which helps to tame and put the breakouts at bay. Do give it a try if you have oily skin that you need to take care of.

HYALURONIC ACID

This acid is best for when it comes to hydration. They are mostly in forms of serums and addition of moisture to your skin really does help for your skin to stay hydrated since the moisture produced from our skin does start to reduce as we get older. The one I use now is the Neutrogena water gel which I already know I was going to get it, as much as I said I was avoiding hoarding products. Anywho, it’s great and I wake up with my skin feeling very moisturised and plump. Keep your skin hydrated people, your skin will thank you years to come.

MANDELIC ACID

Mandelic acid is good for pigmentation and women of colour who suffer from hyper-pigmentation. I am also planning to get this and use it as an at-home peel but I will still be sure to get lowest percentages, after I try this one out, I will give a review whether it cleared up my skin totally. If you try it do tell me about it.

RETINOIC ACID

To be honest, this will be my last to try since it says it’s supposed to give you a new face, when I hear a new face I think of a burn but many people have tried it and I have seen some reviews which are good. It helps with the texture of the skin, acne, wrinkles and skin problems. It exfoliates your layer of skin and stimulates collagen within the skin. Retinol is a little bit milder and can be found easily but just take care of reactions, if you know you will react to it, don’t try it then. But for the ones who are willing to do this I will still suggest to start with the lowest percentage. Remember, always use sunscreen after this treatment since your skin will be very sensitive to light.

5 acids worth adding to your skincare routine

So go ahead and give these acids a try and tell me what you think about them,to look at my skincare routine,you and see it here and if you have any more suggestions, I will be glad to know about them and try. Do leave me a comment below.


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  3. thank you for sharing, this is good to know! I have been trying out new products and trying to perfect my skincare routine. I’m going to have to try some of these products!

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  6. I’m going to have to try some of these acids which adds on our beauty. Thanks for sharing!

  7. I had no idea about these. I’ll keep them in mind for sure! I’m always trying to help my skin out.

  8. I LOVE hyaluronic acid! I also love Lactic acid for exfoliation and anti-aging, its more gentle for dry/sensitive skin and I find I get better results with it then glycolic acid.

  9. So many acids to help with my skin. I think I should try a facial peel with one of them.

  10. Wow thats so informative. i have heard of first 2 but the last 3 sounds so benefiting as well. I will check out the products for sure, always looking out for good and effective skincare.

  11. Hmm, I never knew that acids could be good for your skin! I’m going to have to look more into this! Sounds like there are some great benefits! Thanks for sharing.

  13. I am an avid skin enuthusist. I use everything but mandelic acid well for now anyway. When my Glycolic finishes i’ll be using some with mandelic Acid in it. It’s gentler so if might fit in nicely . We’ll see.

  15. Thank you for sharing this useful information about acid and the need to her skin. I will be looking for these ingredients as I shop for skin care products.??

  16. I had no idea acids were good for your skin, this is interesting. this is so informative. I havent heard of any of these. def gonna do more research. Thanks!

  17. The title confused me a bit. I was thinking, why would I want to add acid to my skin! Then I read on and I understood. I should look into this and get some. Thanks for sharing, very useful tips.

  18. I had never thought of the products I use this way. Now, I’m looking at my products and figuring out in which category they fall into and try to balance with the other suggestions you offer. Great post, love it.

  21. Wonderful guide! I definitely use products with salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid to tackle acne and hydration issues as my skin tends to be on the dry skin/acne prone. They’re absolutely amazing components to my skincare.

  22. I have been using hyaluronic acid and retinoic acid. I just knew about mandelic acid. I need mandelic acid to overcome the hyperpigmentation. Great info and I just pinned this article.

  24. I wasn’t aware about all these acids at all. I will search about this & got to make some changes! 🙂

  29. Nowadays, on the back of recommendations from the beauty world’s elite, acids are quickly becoming a staple on our bathroom shelves and, in proper dosages, can make for clearer and brighter skin.

  31. I haven’t heard of mandelic acid before. I am familiar with the others, but not much. It’s good to know how these can help with skin issues.

  32. Except for Mandelic I do have all of them in my skincare and always search for it in my face products.

  34. I haven’t used any acids for my skin care, but I’ve heard of their beneficial influence on the health of our skin. I’ll definitely try some of them soon, as your article is really encouraging! 🙂

  36. I never knew about it. I was like ‘acid for skincare’ what’s that all about. I will consult my salon lady and ask her which one I need to use.

  37. I tried the hyaluronic acid before when I did my dermal fillers. It is made of natural acid from our body and it is safe.

  38. I haven’t tried these acid for skin care. Looks like these are really nice. I need to try it. for my self.

  39. This is great information. I never tried acid as a skin care product but the hyaluronic acid sounds like a product that would leave my face feeling smooth and extra hydrated. Thanks for sharing .

  41. I will have to look into Mandelic acid. Fortunately I’ve never had an acne or breakout problem. But I do have some hyperpigmentstion on my chin I’d like to address.

  42. I am confused with all those kind of acid skin applications before. This has helped me know about the difference! Thanks👌