Skincare acids have become the holy grail ingredient of cleansers. Harnessing over 19 years of skincare knowledge, celebrity facialist Nicola Russell aka The Skin Geek has launched two acid cleansers for beautifully fresh skin.
When building the perfect skincare routine, finding an acid-based cleanser is a great place to start to see immediate results. Introducing acids and active ingredients at the cleansing stage will limit the chances of irritation and avoid over-drying the skin while creating a neutral PH level to apply serums, toners, and moisturisers. The perfect starting point is with good acid cleansers.
AHAs vs BHAs
When it comes to exfoliating acids the two most common ingredients in skincare are Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA). Both work at different layers in the skin to renew and refresh. AHAs peel away the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, revealing the fresh new skin cells underneath. While BHAs work deeper into the pores and reduce the amount of oil skin produces.
Nicola says: “Think of AHA as a hoover and BHA is like a carpet cleaner!”
Glycolic acid – for all skin types
Glycolic acid is an AHA that will help that is easily absorbed and able to penetrate the skin at a deep level. This popular skincare ingredient is super effective at targeting a variety of skincare woes from hyperpigmentation, dullness, and signs of skin ageing.
When introducing glycolic acid to a skincare routine start with a gentle cleaner such as Skin Geek Glycolic Cream Cleanser.
Working to gently exfoliates the skin, this creamy cleanser will remove dead skin cells, leaving skin looking instantly brighter and smoother.
Salicylic Acid – for oily, congested, acne-prone skin
Cleansing your way to a clearer complexion couldn’t be easier thanks to salicylic acid. This deep skin penetrating ingredient works improves the skin’s appearance, reduces blemishes, and helps to prevent blackheads and breakouts.
At-home concentrations can range between 0.5-2%, Skin Geek’s Salicylic Acid Cleansing Wash delivers 2% salicylic acid to calm redness and inflammation.
Penetrating deeper into your pores and breaking up oil, this cleanser will leave a fresh feeling along with the soothing benefits of Licorice Root, and Green Tea Extracts.
Skin Geek Glycolic Cream Cleanser and Salicylic Acid Cleansing Wash RRP. £29.00, available to purchase from SkinGeek.Shop
