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Exfoliating cleanser, toner, peel? What's the difference? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I am new to skincare and am looking to introduce exfoliation into my oily skin routine. On Yesstyle, I'm mostly seeing exfoliating toners such as Cosrx AHA/BHA. Is that equivalent to an exfoliating cleanser that I could use once or twice a week? It seems odd to me that exfoliation removes dead skin and sebum, yet it would be left on the skin as a toner. Please help this noob to understand the difference.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If you want product recommendations then I would check out the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser. If I remember correctly it contains 0,5% BHA which is a relatively low amount but enough to give you results. It's also not too expensive! Perhaps start by using it a couple of times per week and then working your way up to using it once per day if your skin can tolerate it, and if it can't then that's ok. You will still get some benefits.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You da bomb. Just what I was looking for.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Just remember to use a moisturizer in your routine to reduce the risk of any irritation ☺️ And although I'm not sure that BHA increases sun sensitivity, it's always a good idea to use SPF!