Showerthought: I saw a client's skin texture completely change in 8 weeks

She came in with rough, congested skin from using a harsh physical scrub every day. We switched her to a gentle chemical exfoliant twice a week and added a ceramide serum. Her skin is smooth and clear now, but I'm curious what other gentle actives you all are seeing good results with?

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the_julia7mo ago

That poor girl was probably sanding her face down like a DIY project gone wrong. I had a friend who used a walnut scrub so much she looked permanently windburned. The switch to chemical exfoliants is a total game changer, it's like learning you don't have to beat your laundry on a rock. I'm a big fan of azelaic acid for keeping things calm and clear without the drama.

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jaden697mo ago

Watched my cousin scrub with baking soda until her cheeks turned raw and shiny. She switched to a gentle acid toner and her skin finally chilled out.

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fiona_sullivan296mo ago

Try a hydrating toner with urea, it works wonders for that sandpaper texture @jaden69 mentioned.

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