health
Don’t be scared of acid exfoliants
The influence of South Korea’s wildly popular milky toners – which focus on hydration and skin barrier protection – can be seen in a new crop of exfoliants
TL;DR
- Acid exfoliants can improve skin texture and makeup longevity.
- Milky acid exfoliants, influenced by K-beauty toners, blend exfoliating acids with hydrating and soothing ingredients.
- Naturium's Multi Bright Milky Toner uses gluconolactone and azelaic acid for gentle exfoliation and brightening.
- Trinny London's Tiptoe In exfoliant utilizes gluconolactone and lactobionic acid for a gentle, plumping effect.
- The Ordinary's Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner is a budget-friendly option for all skin types, effectively removing dead skin and oil.
- These products can be introduced gradually, starting a few times a week and increasing to daily use if tolerated.