Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (All Skin Types) 60ml

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You've heard of AHA and BHA, but what about PHA? Poly-hydroxy acids are another type of chemical exfoliant that removes dead, dry cells from the skin's surface. Since the molecules are slightly larger, they don't penetrate as deep, making them notably gentler and a prime option for those whose skin is easily irritated. You’ve probably heard that adding in an exfoliating treatment to your skincare routine can revive tired, dull skin and give you a healthy glow. The Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatmentis safe to use once or twice a week for two minutes at a time. It is available in three sizes: AHAs have also been found to stimulate collagen production. Collagen is a structural protein naturally produced by the body that is responsible for keeping skin strong and firm. Collagen production starts to decline around age 25 and continues to decrease with age. Collagen levels also decrease due to factors such as smoking, sugar consumption, and overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Ultimately, this decrease leads to wrinkles and sagging skin. Thus, the ExfoliKate products may provide anti-aging benefits due to the inclusion of AHAs in each formula.

I think the biggest issue with exfoliation is that people like to do it too often," Dr. Saedi explains. "If you over-exfoliate, you're stripping natural oils from your skin and that can lead to overproduction of oil." She recommends just using it two to three times a week.Matts P, Oblong J. A review of the range of effects of niacinamide in human skin. Int Fed Soc Cosmet Chem Mag. Published 2002 Jan 1. AHAs are frequently used in skin care products because they’re true multi-taskers that provide numerous benefits to the skin at once. Milani M, Sparavigna A. The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol.

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For this part of my Kate Somerville review, I turned to online customer testimonials to see what people really think about the brand. Spoiler alert: users seem to love its products. Let’s get into the positive comments first. Fragrance ingredients (both natural and synthetic) are well known to cause skin irritation and damage. that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising); Upon rinsing our faces, our skin was smooth to the touch with nearly unnoticeable texture. We also appreciate how the plant-based formula is free of a long list of questionable chemicals. Some have noted that it can be a bit drying though. Liquid Exfolikate is a nightly leave-on exfoliating solution that’s said to gently slough away surface dullness and refine the look of pores for smoother, softer, glowing skin.

Physical exfoliators are usually a no go for me these days as they make matters worse and cause reactive breakouts. My routine is simple these days: a cream cleanser, a toner (at night), a vitamin C serum (in the morning), a retinol product (at night), a clay mask (weekly), and a chemical exfoliator (weekly). Other key ingredients include chicory leaf extract, a natural alternative to retinol, and mango and banana pulp extract for radiant-looking skin.The good news is there’s a 10% concentration of AHAs, primarily glycolic and lactic acids, but there’s also lesser amounts of malic and tartaric acids. These ingredients work to remove excess dead skin cells and clear out pores, thereby smoothing skin texture, evening skin tone, and minimizing the appearance of pores.