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Today I am reviewing one of my very favorite aha products for you.I have tried a few different AHA and BHA products and not all of them really make a difference.AHA stands for Alpha Hydroxy acid.They can be natural or synthetic.AHA used in cosmetics are usually derived from food products including glycolic acid (from sugar cane), lactic acid (from sour milk), malic acid (from apples), citric acid (from citrus fruits) and tartaric acid (from grape wine). What it does is that it removes the top layer of dead skin so skin will produce a young new layer ,In another word it exfoliates the skin .BHA stands for Beta Hydroxy Acid which is made from salicylic acid.BHA is also an exfoliator but it goes a little deeper.It deeply clean out the pores.It is very useful to shrink large pore and treating acne.
Now let's talk about LAROCHE-POSAY DERM AHA.
The main ingredient in this serum are Glycolic acid-APF-Anisic acid which removes dead skin from the skin surface and renew the skin. It comes in a 30 ml glass bottle with a dropper application and retails for 49.00 CAD.It is clear runny liquid.It is Fragrance and preservative-free.
How to apply:
It should be applied on clean and dry face.The application on the product says morning and evening how ever considering that it exfoliates the skin like any other exfoliant it is better if you apply it at night and definitely wear sunscreen the following day(Side note;We should wear Sunscreen every day even if it is not sunny whether we are exfoliating our skin or not).
I don't advice to apply it every night because too much exfoliating can irritate the skin.It should not be applied on the delicate skin around the eyes either.
I apply it 3 following nights a week.It absorbs super fast.I should mention that even though it is fragrance free it doesn't mean there is no scent .It has a semi strong acidic scent but it doesn't stay on your skin.It fades away very fast.
What the product claims:
Wrinkles appear reduced, skin texture is refined, the complexion is less dull.
My experience:
As I mentioned I apply it 3 following nights a week . I pour one full dropper in my hand and apply it on my face (not around my eyes)and sometimes neck with my fingers.Then I follow with my eye cream and moisturizer.
With the very first application I felt my skin is softer and smoother.I have been using this serum for almost a year now and I can defiantly confirm it makes skin texture very even and smooth and skin looks very youth full and glowy. I absolutely love this serum.It doesn't irritate my skin at all and it absolutely works.
Just make sure you don't over use it like any other exfoliant.Some people breakout with AHA products but this serum doesn't break me out.I recommend trying this product if you are in the market for AHA exfoliator and I will continue purchasing it myself.
I purchase it at Shoppers drug mart but if you don't live in Canada you can find it in amazon.
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