For mature skin, it’s essential to choose ingredients that are effective but gentle enough to avoid damaging the delicate skin barrier. Both dermatologists recommend chemical exfoliants over ...

The hero of the ingredient list is salicylic acid, a chemical exfoliant that reviewers claim is far more gentle than abrasive physical exfoliants (think the harsh scrubs that were in vogue circa ...

For a gentle daily brightening effect ... a process known as desquamation. While chemical exfoliants, like lactic acid, will aid the process, it still takes time. “The most important thing ...

Chemical exfoliators are typically AHAs ... favorite at the Strategist and among dermatologists: It offers gentle exfoliation paired with skin barrier support, so it’ll work for most skin ...

These can be fantastic for getting rid of residual fake tan and can actually be the more gentle approach, depending on the exfoliating chemicals. A chemical-based exfoliator will break down dead ...

Juice Beauty's iteration of a chemical exfoliant is surprisingly gentle, though understandably so when you consider it's made with stem cells from fruit. Yes, you read that right. The Stem ...

She also notes that those regularly using retinoids might benefit from gentle physical exfoliation, as chemical exfoliators often increase retinoids' potential to cause irritation and dryness.

But despite the dubious name, experts and editors agree that these chemical exfoliants are the fastest way to brighten, reduce hyperpigmentation, fade acne scaring and deliver enviously glowing skin.

Alternatively, chemical exfoliation dissolves away the ... helping to provide a gentle exfoliation with every wash. As these are wash-off products (and therefore more gentle on the skin) they ...

Thanks to the chemical exfoliants ... and helped prevent tan build-up on elbows and knees. The creamy body exfoliant is gentle on the skin with an inoffensive scent. While it lacks abrasive ...