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Using expired sour milk on your face probably seems like a recipe made in TikTok hell, but lactic acid is actually a chemical exfoliant that s gentle enough to treat acne and uneven texture on sensitive skin.
Luckily, there s no need to play around with the spoiled jug of milk that s been in the back of your fridge for months. Beauty brands have long been onto the benefits of lactic acid, safely incorporating it into their serums, creams, and masks.
But before you add any lactic acid products to your cart, we turned to a top dermatologist and chemist to get a full breakdown on what the chemical exfoliant does for your skin and the best methods for incorporating it into your routine.
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Thanks to J.Lo, olive oil is having a moment.
While a drizzle of the pantry staple adds flavor to any salad or pasta, the star has chosen it as the hero ingredient of her eponymous skincare line.
Using olive oil on the skin isn t a revolutionary concept. Beauty brands have been incorporating it into their skincare product formulas for years, and a quick Google search will give you a ton of DIY skincare hacks on how to use olive oil as a cleanser or moisturizer.
But before you invest in olive oil-infused skincare or use some straight from the bottle on your face, we turned to two top dermatologists to break down the benefits of using the oil in your skincare routine, plus the possible side effects.
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As someone with sensitive skin, most retinol products freak me out. I ve tried many serums and moisturizers over the years and they all make my skin red and flaky, even when I gradually introduce them into my routine.
Luckily, there are alternative ingredients that have similar benefits to retinol for people with temperamental skin like mine, one of them being retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A derivative that s less intense. It still helps speed cell turnover, which can smooth skin and even out discoloration, boost collagen to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and declog pores.
It s the star ingredient of Shani Darden s Texture Reform, the gentle sister of the celebrity facialist s cult-favorite Retinol Reform serum.