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But its not just great for your faceyour body deserves the same love.
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I discovered how well chemical body exfoliants work for body skin more or less by accident.
Chemical exfoliants are much easier on the skin than physical scrubs, dermatologistEllen Marmur, M.D., tells SELF.
There are two types of chemical exfoliants: AHA, or alpha-hydroxy acids, and BHA, beta-hydroxy acids.
The two most popular AHAs are glycolic and lactic acids.
In cosmetics, BHA refers to salicylic acid.
She adds, We also love lactic acid for dry skin.
Im officially a convert, and my at-home body-smoothing go-tos are now of the chemical variety.
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Physical/manual ones can aggravate or worsen existing breakouts, she explains.
She opts for body sprays or solutions with glycolic or salicylic acid.
This is the body version of that, friends.
This body lotions results are visible the first time you use it.
Within an hour of system, my limbs are super soft to the touch.
Its also scentless, so it doesnt compete with my perfume.
She also likes chemical exfoliants forlightening up dark spots.
It also contains niacinamide, a skin-tone evener you probably recognize from your facial products that helps reduce inflammation.
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