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HYALURONIC ACID
The Hydrating
Hero
Think of HA as the
antiacid. “It pulls
moisture from the air
into your skin, resulting
in a hydrated and dewy
complexion,” says
Shereene Idriss, MD, a
cosmetic derm in NYC.
Another bonus: all that
moisture provides a
temporary plumping
effect to minimise the
appearance of fine lines.
This balm boasts of a
double dose of HA and
French grape
polyphenols that fights
dryness and leaves
skin smooth.
L’Oréal Paris
Hydrafresh Aqua
Balm, 750 AZELAIC ACID The Redness Reducer Don’t let the idea of putting acid on angry skin scare you—this one blocks the inflammatory enzymes responsible for dilating capillaries and causing redness, says Dr Shereene. If you’re dealing with minor flushing, add an azelaic- based OTC cream, like the one here, into you routine. The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, theordinary.com, 840 approx
GLYCOLIC ACID
The Skin
Smoother
Fine lines, meet your
match. “Glycolic acid
improves texture by
loosening dead skin
cells revealing a
smoother, more glowy
complexion,” says
Dr Jaimie. And, she
says, some studies
show that it can
enhance collagen (the
protein that keeps skin
plump). With its dual
stimulating and cooling
effect, this glycolic
acid-enriched anti-
aging serum offers
progressive peeling,
lightens dark spots and
brightens skin tone.
Sephora Collection
Renew And Peel
Super Serum, 2,990 SALICYLIC ACID The Acne Eliminator The OG of breakout banisher works two ways: “By exfoliating dead skin cells and reducing inflammation— two primary causes of acne,” says Dr Shereene. Use it morning and night. This wash delivers two percent (the max available in OTC acne products) in a whipped texture. Neutrogena Acne Proofing Whipped Foam Cleanser, amazon.com, 550
KOJIC ACID
The Dark
Spot Eraser
This bomb brightener
inhibits tyrosinase
activity (i.e. it stops new
pigment from forming)
and prevents existing
spots from oxidising and
getting darker, says
derm Jaimie Glick, MD.
Used nightly for 12
weeks, the serum
is clinically proven
to reduce
hyperpigmentation
by 48 percent.
La Roche-Posay Mela-D
Pigment Control
Concentrated Dark
Spot Correcting Serum,
skinstore.com, `3,450 By:
LAUREN BALSAMO