Korean Chemical Exfoliants

Unlike scrubs, which have grainy ingredients that slough off the skin, chemical exfoliants use ingredients with a low pH to help loosen dead skin cells. Chemical exfoliation works by loosening the bonds between cells with acids or enzymes.

Every product has its own specific directions, however, as a general rule, chemical exfoliants are recommended daily and physical exfoliants are recommended weekly. Most people do well with daily chemical exfoliation, but you have to experiment to see what works best for your skin.

Since chemical exfoliants do not involve rubbing the skin, they are generally safer than many physical exfoliants. Hydroxy acids, such as salicylic and glycolic acids, have the ability to penetrate the skin for deeper exfoliation.

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