PHA Gluconolactone with Lactic Acid, a less
irritating AHA, to minimise acne scarring and
combat blocked pores, while the Murad Age Re-
form AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser combines
three different acids to thoroughly rid the skin
of dead cells which could hinder the penetration
of any serums applied after it.
sophisticated formulas meant they often left the
skin feeling dry and tight. Fast-forward to today
and peel-off masks have had a major overhaul,
with rubber, clay and gel formulas professing
benefits as diverse as renewing radiance and
purifying pores. The Skyn ICELAND Arctic
Hydration Rubberizing Mask looks like orange
slime and sets into a jelly-like film over the
skin. Infused with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic
Acid, it treats the skin to a mini facial; after 20
minutes, simply peel it away from your face to
reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. And
yes, it’s just as Instagrammable as your favourite
sheet mask.
Switch one acid for a combination of AHAs,
BHAs and PHAs
Acids make any skin care routine more effective,
so what can you do to make a good routine
great? Add more acids! By more, we mean a
couple and it’s OK to use products that contain
a mix of AHAs, BHAs and PHAs, as they all do
the same thing just in a slightly different way.
By exposing your skin to a broader spectrum
of exfoliants, it works harder and has a better
chance of staying clear of breakouts and dark
spots. The NeoStrata Oil Control Gel combines
Switch at-home peels for skin-needling
According to Pinterest’s annual trend predic-
tions report, saves of pins tagged as ‘derma-roll-
ers’ increased by 345% last year, so it’s safe to
say the trend for micro-needling is set to go
stratospheric in 2018. A long-time treatment
in clinics, the act of puncturing the skin with
tiny needles is now one of the fastest growing
at-home treatments for those wanting to take
their routine up a notch. Great for improv-
ing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines,
micro-needling works in two ways. Firstly, it
creates small tunnels within the surface of the
skin, making a pathway to the lower laye