For those who have dry and/or sun damaged skin, one of the best ways to optimize the appearance and quality of the skin is to use an effective AHA exfoliant. While multiple skincare products contain one or more AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), only those with a acidic (‘sour’) pH between 3 and 4 will actually as work as exfoliants on your skin. You can read more about how AHAs work in… Read More »
The Optimizing part of a COMP skincare routine can consist of various steps, but one of the best for most skin types (except dry and sundamaged skin) is to use an effective BHA exfoliant. “Effective” in this case means that the product is acidic (“sour”) enough for the BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) to work as an exfoliant, which is why a pH between 3 and 4 is preferred. You can read… Read More »
Complicated 8- or 10-step skincare routines (often dubbed the Japanese or Korean skincare routine) are becoming quite popular, but a simple two- or three-step skincare routine might be what suits you the very best, both in terms of time, money and hassle. Skincare is not rocket science, but it can be complicated to find out what works for you and what doesn’t. Dermotopia suggests a COMP skincare routine which is… Read More »
