LAROCHE-POSAY DERM AHA Review

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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.
I hope this review helps and thanks for visiting.Subscribe to the blog to be notified for future reviews.Have a pleasant time.

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Perfume Shopping Tips

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One of my most favorite beauty items is perfume.I tried so many different ones,I liked and disliked so many different ones,I had allergy reaction to some ,some time I regret purchasing some of them and etc..

I wear perfume every single day no matter where I go or even if I am not going any where.I don't have a signature perfume or follow a specific rule to wear them like seasons or time of the day and etc.The only rule I have is my mood.I choose what perfume to wear based on my mood!

I am not a perfume expert by any means ,What I am  sharing with you today is based on my researches and experiences and sometimes disappointments over the years.
I know how difficult some time perfume shopping can be ,Specially because it is a splurge item and most of the time you are spending  a lot of money ,You really want to make a good choice.

With all of that being said let's first  talk a little about the different types of perfume and the notes  which some of you might already know .

 Different types of perfume are classified based on the concentration of the aromatic compounds in the solvent.In fine perfumes the solvent is ethanol mixed with water. The longevity of the perfume is based on concentration of the compounds and also the more concentrated the more expensive they are.

 These are different types of perfume from highest to the least concentration of aromatic compounds;

• Parfum :15–40% (about 20%) aromatic compounds
• Eau de Parfum :10–20% ( about15%) aromatic compounds,
• Eau de Toilette : 5–15% ( about10%) aromatic compounds
• Eau de Cologne : Chypre, citrus type perfumes with 3–8% (normally about5%) aromatic compounds
• Perfume mist: 3–8% aromatic compounds (non-alcohol solvent)

Every perfume contains 3 set of notes;

• Top notes: The scents that  you feel immediately on application of a perfume is from top notes. Top notes are made of small, light molecules that evaporate quickly. They are very effective on person's initial interest of a perfume and for that reason they are very important in the selling of a perfume. another name for top notes is head notes. 

• Middle notes: The scent of a perfume that emerges  the top note. The middle note form  the main body of a perfume and covers the possible unpleasant initial impression of base notes , which become more pleasant with time.They are also called heart notes.

• Base notes: The scent of a perfume that comes right when  middle notes departure. The base and middle notes are the main part of a perfume. Base notes compound are rich and deep ,So there will be received close to 30 minutes after applying the perfume.

As you can see from different set of notes you can not judge a perfume right when you apply it.Buying  a perfume based on first impression some time end up with disappointment !
Also considering how much money you are willing to spend and how much longevity you expect from the perfume there are different options to choose from.

Now there are several factors that helps when shopping for perfume to choose the right scent since you can not return the perfume after you open it all the time or in all stores!

• Don't purchase a perfume based on your first impression of it since this is coming from the top note which will evaporate very soon ,So it will change after 30 minute to one hour. Try it in store go for the rest of your shopping and come back if you are still interested or even better If you have enough time try to shop for perfume in 2 days.Try it in the store and go home to make sure you will still love the scent after awhile and then buy it the next day.

• Don't purchase a perfume only based on someone's recommendation or just because you like it on some one else.Even if that person is a close family like  mother or sister. perfumes react differently on different skins because of different factors like pH balance of the skin ,age, sweat and so on.The scent you smell and like from your friend's perfume will not necessary be the exact same scent on you.

• Don't try  perfume on your clothing in the store .Always put it on your wrist for the reason mentioned above to make sure how your body react with the compounds of the perfume.

• Don't shop for a perfume on line before trying it just based on reading the notes unless it is a repurchase or returnable.It is very hard to imagine what the scent of the mixture of all those notes would be?

• Always consider the possibility of allergy reaction if you are a sensitive person to scent (like myself) and the best way to know that before you buy the perfume is to try it for a few times. Some time stores have sample of the perfume or some store like sephora will make a sample that you can take home and try it for a few days  and make sure you have no allergy reaction to the scent like coughing,headache,nausea etc before spending your money.

and lastly ;

• Don't give a perfume as a gift unless you really know the person's likes and dislikes well since for all the reasons mentioned above choosing a perfume is very personal and you don't want to spent your money for a gift that might never be loved or used.

These are my tips for choosing a perfume.I hope that help you.Thanks for visiting as always .I would love to know your tips and experiences. please share them in the comment section and don't forget to join the blog!.

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