Which is best for your skin – The Lactic Acid range or the Salicylic Acid range in Skindustrè?
Here Tracey discusses the differences and reasons when and why you would use which ingredient to get the best results.
Lets first discuss Lactic Acid – this is the tamer of all the acids and the most gentle AHA (Alpha hydroxy acid). Because of this is can be used on even sensitive skin. AHA’s are extracted from the fermentation of milk and in cosmetics, lactic acid is synthesized to create a more stable and easily formulated skincare ingredient. Its water-binding and exfoliating properties work to diminish many mild skin texture issues like hyperpigmentation or dark spots. As Lactic acid is not known to penetrate the pores as profoundly as other acids it is best to address surface skin issues such as firmness, texture, lines to name a few conditions it is beneficial for. Individuals with normal to dry, dehydrated, sun-damaged, prematurely ageing with the odd breakout or not, will benefit the most from adding lactic acid to their skincare regimen.
Maybe your skin is looking ok but you want to maintain it and give it a boost as well as assist the skin to improve the texture and appear fresher, smoother and more hydrated? Then Lactic acid is your gal (or guy). It’s an easy way to keep your skin clear and looking younger and fresher so that the rest of your product can take effect the way it should, meaning allowing them to penetrate, or hydrate or do what ever their job is without being prevented by dead skin cells. Lactic acid will certainly give you results and give your skin a boost.
So lets take a look at Salicylic Acid – and wow is this ingredient an absolute game changer for those who are suffering from break outs or prone to acne. You see salicylic acid is oil-soluble and can penetrate into the pore lining, breaking up the bacteria and dead skin cells that clog pores. Salicylic Acid is a naturally occurring BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) derived from willow bark (the same plant that gives us aspirin which is anti-inflammatory). Salicylic acid is a great exfoliator. It exfoliates both the skin and the pores, getting rid of blackheads, whiteheads, and acne.
So how does it work? Salicylic acid has a dual exfoliating action: dissolves the “glue” that holds skin cells together on the surface of the skin and it also penetrates inside the pores, unclogging them from within. That's why it's so good at treating acne, and preventing breakouts and blemishes. Plus, it has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe the redness that always comes along with pimples. So who is the Salicylic acid range for? It is for anyone with oil, acne prone skin who wants to clear up and prevent any breakouts. If you are sensitive you will need to be a little more careful. If redness occurs it does settle usually within 60 minutes so for the stronger peels like the Exfoliating Sheet mask and the Glycolic acid 8% exfoliant it is best to use this at night. You may experience a little drying of the skin as it is designed for oily acne skin. So let’s say your skin feels extremely oily, it’s probably time to apply a little salicylic acid over it. Too much oil on your skin is a sign that your sebum is in overdrive, which means your pores are probably full of hardened oil already. The best thing to do is to use the Salicylic treatment range and clean it all out with this incredible ingredient - Salicylic Acid. The mild skin soothing properties of salicylic acid make it ideal for smoothing and exfoliating skin while visibly shrinking enlarged pores. You will see and feel a difference in your skin when using our Salicylic Acid range.
What will you choose for your skin, to get the results you are after? The Lactic Acid range or the Salicylic Acid range? Its all up to you now! Get it on your skin today. The best times to start your skin care treatment program is right now – and even better in the cooler months of the year when it is not such strong sun, especially if you are treating pigmentation. But we have this covered for you too – we have two Sun creams, one BB cream that is tinted and one that is not – we have thought of it all for you, so now its up to you!