Out and About STYLE Mag Issue 3 Vol. 2

BEAUTY
M A K E U P
M A D N E S S
WITH
My Skin Prep Secret
Exfoliate!!Exfoliate!!Exfoliate!!
If you are a Melanin Deep Beauty client,
then you are already familiar with how much
I stand behind exfoliation, both manual and
chemical. Exfoliating preps your skin for the
remaining steps of your skincare routines. It
removes all dead skin cells in preparation for
the nutrients you are about to apply.
Understanding chemical exfoliation can be
a bit complicated for most, so I decided to
break down AHAs, BHAs and Enzymes. I
will explain each and provide my product
recommendations. I pulled some of my most
recommended products from my showroom.
I also referenced my most recent client files to
give you a full list of options to get started on
your exfoliation journey. Let’s get to it!
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are derived
from natural sources like fruit, sugar or milk.
The most widely used AHAs in skin-care
products are glycolic acid and lactic acid
simply because they are most proven and
effective. AHAs peel away dead skin cells on
the skin surface. Mandelic and malic acids are
even milder than lactic acid. Tartaric and citric
acids are typically used to stabilise the skin’s
pH balance.
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