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 Hi, babes! Emma here, and let's talk AHAs!  First, what are AHAs exactly? Alpha hydroxy acids or, as you may know them - AHAs are a class of acids that are found in milk, sugar cane, and various fruits in nature. They are used as exfoliants in skin care to get rid of dead skin cells and to treat particular problems. Second, how do they work? AHAs act by freeing the top layer of ageing skin cells by dissolving the binding material holding skin cells together. As a result, the skin produces more new cells and turns over more cells. We’ll be discussing glycolic, lactic and mandelic acid today, which are the most commonly used AHAs in skin care today, but not the only ones.  GLYCOLIC ACID One of the superstar elements for skincare that is considered to be " an oldie but goldie" is glycolic acid. Although it has been used in dermatology for more than three decades, it is by no means the newest or trendiest substance available. Instead, dermatologists choose it for its extensi...

 Hi, babes!  Emma here, and today we'll be discussing antioxidants! Join me for a moment as we unpack.  So, what are antioxidants, anyway? , you might be wondering.  Antioxidants are perhaps the most universally loved group of compounds by skin experts, outside of sunscreen. Antioxidants are a flexible addition to any skincare programme because of their capacity to protect the skin from harm caused by free radicals (those unstable molecules that take electrons from healthy cells to stabilise themselves, weakening your innocent skin cells in the process). And which one's are right for me?, might be your next question. There are several antioxidants to select from when it comes to incorporating one into your daily regimen. While they all have the same purpose of preserving your skin from oxidative stress, combining antioxidants with additional compounds can be beneficial to your skin. It's all about figuring out which one is right for your skin type and issues. Okay, ...