Reality check: Skin goes through a real dull phase this time of year. Wrinkles and fine lines are more pronounced, winter’s dry itchy feeling seems never ending and your reflection in the mirror just looks blah. It’s time for a heavy hitter like Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant.
Made with six per cent mandelic acid and two per cent lactic acid—a complex of alpha hydroxy acids—the liquid’s formula gently, but thoroughly, eliminates dead skin cells, dirt and grime, and environmental pollutants from your face. Additionally, a fermented antioxidant blend consisting of cherry blossom, chocolate vine and bayberry with yarrow extract work to kickstart your dermis’ cellular production to reveal healthier new skin cells. And all that’s left is smoother, softer, rejuvenated and even-toned skin. That, and a stronger skin barrier that will help protect the condition of your epidermis.
The liquid formula is simple to use, either emulsified in your hands or added to a cotton pad, and then, applied to your clean face—from your forehead and nose to your cheeks and chin morning and/or at night. Leave it on and then rub on a layer of sunscreen for day wear (the alpha hydroxy acids can make your skin more sensitive to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, so sunscreen is 100 per cent necessary) or your favourite night cream or lotion before bed.
Paula’s Choice Exfoliate Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant, $53 for 88 ml, available online at www.sephora.com.
