Rough and gritty exfoliating scrubs may feel as though they’re doing a good job of removing dead skin cells. But the action of the exfoliating beads against your epidermis causes micro-tears, making your face more susceptible to irritation and environmental aggressors.
Whereas a mild Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA), like Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid, will exfoliate your skin in a much gentler way – dissolving the ‘glue’ that binds the dead skin cells, rather than mechanically rubbing them off.
Natural AHA’s also exfoliate in a much more uniform way, so there’s no areas of redness or roughness.
On top of that, they act as antioxidants, which stimulate your skin’s natural repair mechanisms and collagen production.