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11 Best Alpha Hydroxy Products in 2024 for Smoother, Softer Skin, According to Dermatologists

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11 Best Alpha Hydroxy Products in 2024 for Smoother, Softer Skin, According to Dermatologists

Editor Tip: If your skin requires a more intensive acne treatment, we suggest La Roche Posay’s Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Effaclar Acne Treatment System, a three-step system consisting of a gel cleanser, this toner, and a spot treatment—all of which employ potent concentrations of benzoyl peroxide, glycolic, and salicylic acid. Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid … Read more

14 Keratosis Pilaris Self-Care Treatments 2024, According to Derms

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14 Keratosis Pilaris Self-Care Treatments 2024, According to Derms

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