THE NEW BEAUTY LIST
TREND ONE
Enzymatic exfoliators
Gone are the days when the only way to exfoliate your skin was with a gritty scrub. In recent years, we’ve seen plenty of chemical exfoliants that use AHAs (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids) to exfoliate. However, heads are now turning to the new exfoliator on the scrubbing block: enzymes. These are typically fruit enzymes that break down and remove dead skin cells. ‘Specifically, enzymes in skincare are breaking down keratin proteins that hold dead skin cells together,’ says dermatologist Dr Alia Ahmed (thepsychodermatologist.com). ‘The dead skin cells are removed without affecting your skin’s natural pH, maintaining the integrity of the skin barrier.’
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