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 »
A retinol serum is a great way to Optimize your skin as part of a COMP skincare routine. While retinol/vitamin A is far from the only great anti-aging ingredient out there (others include hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and E etc.), it plays a rather fundamental part in a good anti-aging skincare routine. Below we have made a list of five of the best retinol serums with low or moderate concentrations of… Read More »
If you are into anti-aging skin care, retinol products should necessarily be a part of your skin care routine. Why? Because unlike the vast amount of exotic ingredients (ranging from gold to crocodile oil), cosmetic brands campaign for every year, retinol has actually proven its efficacy for anti-aging in decades worth of peer-reviewed research. You can include retinol in your skin care routine by using a retinol moisturizer for day… Read More »
A soothing moisturizer is a must for everybody with overly sensitive skin (including rosacea and eczema) – and an elective for everybody else. It is characterized by calming down your skin rather than over-stimulating it, and can be used all over your face or just on especially irritated or sensitive areas. Even people who otherwise have “normal”, more robust skin can benefit from using a calming moisturizer occasionally if they… Read More »
