Beauty
From spot treatments to exfoliators.
Theres a high probability youve heard ofGood Genes, Sunday Rileys longtime cult-favorite lactic acid serum.
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The Blemish Treatment
This spot treatment comes highly recommended byDr.
Jenny Liu, M.D.,a Minneapolis-based dermatologist and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota.
As an added bonus?
Apply to affected areas on clean skin as needed, and leave on for 20 to 30 minutes.
It also works to reduce the appearance of pores without wrecking the skins protective barrier.
According to Liu, this serum may be more suitable for dry and sensitive skin types.
Lactic acid gently exfoliates and aids in moisture retention, she tells Bustle.
Its a great ingredient for obtaining glowing skin, especially in dry winter months.
And it also happens to be pregnancy-safe.
The Eye Serum
If youre on the market for an eye-smoothing treatment,Dr.
Morgan Rabach, M.D., a dermatologist based in New York City, is a fan of this serum.
The Deep Exfoliator
New York City-based dermatologistDr.
Whitney Bowe, M.D., names this exfoliator as a consistent favorite among her patients.
And she recommends using a chemical exfoliant such as this in lieu of a physical exfoliant.
Anythinggritty on your skincan actually cause inflammation and do more harm than good.
Studiesreferenced:
Blom, I. Topical treatment with sulfur 10 percent for rosacea.
Acta Derm Venereol.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6209901/
Smith, W.P.
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid.
