That said, they can still be beneficial for some people. “While they are generally less powerful than professional devices, they still provide effective exfoliation and can help improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and enhance the absorption of skin-care products,” says Dr. Garshick. Are at-home microdermabrasion tools worth it? That depends. Will … Read more
A leading dermatologist has issued a warning about the common skin condition keratosis pilaris, advising people not to aggressively scrub or exfoliate in a bid to get rid of it. Dr Munir Somji, in a TikTok video, explained that keratosis pilaris is a very prevalent and harmless skin issue that causes small, rough, bumpy patches, … Read more
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Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, citric acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide | Who It’s For: Normal to oily skin, mature skin, acne-prone skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes Best Chemical Peel-Mask Hybrid: Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask Vichy Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask Why It’s Worth It: You’ll be hard-pressed to find an Allure editor … Read more
Editor Tip: Our editors have been gushing over this sugar lip scrub for years. “Massage this scrub in, tissue it off, and your flaky lips are transformed into soft, supple, and moisturized ones—so much so that you won’t even need balm,” said one former Allure tester. Key Ingredients: Sugar crystals, jojoba seed oil, grape seed … Read more
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Specifically, New Jersey-based board-certified dermatologist Shari Sperling, MD, says alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) are the way to go. “When treating keratosis pilaris, it is important to look for products with lactic, salicylic, or glycolic acid to help smooth skin,” she says. New York City-based board-certified dermatologist David Kim, MD, adds that … Read more
