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It’s gentle enough for sensitive skin types, too.
Retinol is a powerhouse ingredient for aging skin, but it isn’t the only choice. There’s another skin-smoothing ingredient that you need on your radar: glycolic acid. This chemical exfoliant tackles dehydrated, dull, and wrinkled skin to create a radiant, polished complexion. And don’t worry, you won’t need to scrub at all thanks to this lightweight gel formula: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant.
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
Buy Now for $37
This facial serum is made with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)—specifically glycolic acid, which is known for its exfoliating benefits for dry skin, aging skin, and acne. It removes the build up of dead skin cells on the top layers of the skin, which Dr. Melanie Palm, a California-based board-certified dermatologist at Art of Skin MD, previously explained to InStyle can help tackle concerns such as hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, tone, and clogged pores. Additionally, it allows for new skin cells to be generated as this exfoliation reveals a smoother, softer, and brighter appearance. With consistent use, the brand suggests that this can lead to firmer-looking skin as well.
And the benefits don’t just stop there—this gel solution contains soothing ingredients like green tea, aloe vera, and chamomile that minimizes irritation on the skin. On top of that, the Skin Perfecting Exfoliant’s blend of antioxidants and more plant extracts provide long-lasting hydration to further create supple and soft skin. Just use it once or twice daily after cleansing then apply sunscreen (as this product’s main ingredient increases skin’s sensitivity to the sun).
Several reviewers affirm this exfoliator has improved their skin’s texture and appearance. “This has made an amazing difference in the resiliency of my 63-year old skin,” said a reviewer. “This has changed it from saggy to plumper.” Similarly, a user with sensitive skin raved that this “magic potion” lets them “wake up with baby-soft and smooth skin overnight” with no irritation or redness. A final customer shared that their face “looks more refreshed and wrinkles have softened” after just two weeks.
Tackle dehydrated, dull, and wrinkled skin all in this one formula. Shop the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant for $37 as well as more of the brand’s skin-smoothing treatment, below.
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