I can hear the gasps very faintly if I keep very quiet. haha
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| Image taken from Paula's Choice |
So I was introduced to Paula's Choice beautypedia when I was in the States and I became quite obsessed with her products plus reviews. It was very very factual! haha and I finally got my hands on the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant.
My previously raved product is this...
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| Image taken from Uriage |
So this product contains 18% AHA-BHA complex.
Here comes the big question: AHA or BHA?
AHA
- Water-soluble
- Are acids that are derived from fruits
- More suited for sun-damaged / dry skin
- Exfoliates surface of skin and promote turnover of cells
- Aids in retaining moisture
- Rejuvenate ageing skin
BHA
- Lipid (oil)-soluble
- Is (basically) Salicylic acid
- Able to penetrate pores with sebum and therefore, exfoliate beneath the surface
- Has anti-bacterial/inflammation properties to kick those acne-bacterias' asses
- More suited for oily, acne-prone skin
So there you go. I hope its simple enough!
Nowadays, I use Paula's Choice 2% BHA gel on my t-zone to further keep those blackheads at bay and then I use Uriage K18 on my cheeks area where breakouts are lesser and where I tend to feel drier.
One thing about these two products is that everyone emphasises about sunblock protection because these 2 properties basically exfoliates your skin, leaving them exposed. BUT, PLS. no matter if you use these products, SUNBLOCK IS A MUST. i am very naggy when it comes to sunblock and I will nag your ears deaf if I find out you don't use sunblock. Prevention is always better then cure so to prevent sun-damaged skin in the first place, make sure you use a sunblock SPF of at least 50, especially in our very sun-lit Singapore!
Ok, this is just a skincare update post! Hope everyone is awesomeballz!
Love,
Pea
