Jun 28

Jun 28 PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINFIX RESURFACE+ AHA/BHA ENZYME EXFOLIATING PADS FOR FACE AND TARGETED BODY – BEST EXFOLIATING PADS WITH GLYCOLIC ACID, BEST SALICYLIC ACID TREATMENT

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SKINFIX | RESURFACE+ AHA/BHA ENZYME EXFOLIATING PADS FOR FACE AND TARGETED BODY

I first featured these cool new exfoliating pads on my IG page two weeks ago on #skincarmasaturday — when I share a glimpse of my new skincare discoveries of the week.

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No one loves an acid-infused exfoliating pad more than I do! There are so many bad ones out there, including the OG pads — aka the Dr. Gross alcohol wipes!

How crazy is the iconic formula? The second ingredient in the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel is denatured alcohol. The. Second. Ingredient. That means they likely contain up to 10% alcohol — even more than the exfoliating Glycolic Acid the pads are known for.

To be fair, Dr. Gross does offer a version of his iconic Alpha Beta Daily Peel exfoliating pads — the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel. They’re marketed for those with sensitive skin but really should completely replace the more popular ones with alcohol.

I will never understand how a chemist could put drying denatured alcohol and horrifying Glycolic Acid together. Okay, I actually do understand why a chemist would do that. Denatured alcohol is a penetration enhancer, driving actives deeper into the skin barrier. So there’s greater efficacy. But at what expense? It also weakens the skin barrier.

If you know Skinfix, you know they’re focused on skin barrier health — and strengthening (not weakening!) the skin barrier.

So I’m excited to be among the first to try the brand’s new Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads.

What Is Glycolic Acid and What Does Glycolic Acid Do to Your Face?

There is an insightful article from the experts on the Paula’s Choice Research Team titled, Glycolic Acid: What It Is and Why You Should Use It. In it, the experts expound on the many superb benefits of Glycolic Acid for the skin.

Glycolic Acid Benefits
Using an exfoliant with glycolic acid for your face results in a brighter, more even toned complexion. Like all AHAs, glycolic acid works by helping turn over spent cells on skin’s surface.
This type of exfoliation addresses numerous skin concerns, including sun damage, uneven tone, rough, flaky patches of skin, fine lines, and wrinkles. In higher concentrations, glycolic acid can even improve the look of deeper wrinkles.
Studies also show that glycolic acid significantly increases skin’s hydration. It does this by helping skin make substances like mucopolysaccharides, which help skin stay hydrated by increasing its natural content of hyaluronic acid, which in turn enhances skin’s resilience.
One exciting new note about glycolic acid: emerging research shows it might even protect skin against UV damage (in addition to reducing its damaging after-effects), though more studies need to be done and of course it doesn’t replace the need for sunscreen. Still, it’s a promising development!
Glycolic acid occurs naturally in sugar cane, but is most effective when synthesized in a lab, where its potency and concentration are optimized for use in skin care. Using plant sugars, like sugar maple, for their glycolic acid content is an option, but the bulk of the research on glycolic acid’s benefits for skin is about the synthetic form, because this type can be optimized for effectiveness, purity, stability, and pH, all critical to getting effective glycolic acid products.

Originally a wild-harvested Mediterranean plant, blue tansy — which is actually yellow in color — is now cultivated mainly in Morocco. When the flower’s popularity in beauty products surged, it was harvested almost out of existence in the wild. Today, supplies are steadily increasing, but it’s still one of the more expensive essential oils. A 2-ounce bottle may cost more than $100.
The blooms of Tanacetum annuum are yellow. Its slender leaves are covered with a fine white “fur.” The oil has a sweet, herbal fragrance due to its high camphor content.

The Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads are infused with 10% AHA, 2% BHA and 2% Niacinamide. Oh, and 0% alcohol! Nary a single drop of it.

Skinfix says their new pads “provide mutli-level skin resurfacing to smooth, brighten, target dark spots, and enhance skin glow on face and body.” With a blend of Niacinamide, Glycolic and Lactic Acids, as well as Salicylic Acid, they can certainly do all of that.

But is that all they do? Of course not! These Glycolic Acid-soaked wipes make a perfectly effective natural deodorant, too! Plus, unlike most exfoliating pads on the market, they’re huge and one is enough for both underarms! Honestly, if you haven’t tried a Glycolic Acid pad as a deodorant yet, what are you waiting for?