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GLYCOLIC ACID

LACTIC ACID

POLYHYDROXY ACID

MANDELIC ACID

SALICYILIC ACID

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[gategirl]

For any of my rosacea sisters and brothers, I've had really good luck with The Inkey List's PHA toner and Aveeno's Calm & Restore PHA Facial Exfoliator. I like the Aveeno because it's easy to use a couple times a week in the shower, but The Inkey List is great if I forget. I leave the Aveeno one on my face for about a minute or so in the shower before rinsing it off. Both make a really big difference in my skin as far as smoothing it!

[lisagiles]

you are incredible. I feel so lucky to have come across your channel. Thank you.

[lisah]

Thanks for this video! I love Lactic Acid and use The Ordinary's Lactic Acid + HA.

[melissamccoy]

I use the Maelove night glycolic acid cream a couple nights a week love it. My 59 year old skin skin really seems to like it. I like a lot of their products.

[LenaSheppard]

Thanks for sharing these & explaining the differences. I love salicylic & lactic acids.
Please do my skincare.
I appreciate you immensely !

[melp]

Thx Penn. you’re so right, my skin was dull and went I went in for my SC check, I asked my derm about the “ bumpies” lol/ on my forehead… she said closed comedones, so I’ve tried to exfoliste with a Sephora aha/ bha leave on serum/ on every 3 rd night, and it’s improved drastically ! Thx for the rec’s🌸🌸living for the Pdx weather ⭐️

[alexandrabesson]

Love your content, it has made a huge difference in my skin...I get compliments on it often- THANK YOU!! I also love your shirts. Any way you can add links to your tops on your videos? I bought that cute "Mother" shirt you were wearing in one of your videos. So so cute!

[nubiagarcia]

Thank you !!! I am going to school to be esthetician. Love your videos it’s teaching me what the school doesn’t teach me.

[Anita-jihr]

Appreciate your wisdom! I am loving a 10% Glycolic Acid serum by Medix (very affordable) that includes: Lactic, Phytic, and Salicylic acids. It is used at night but not with Retin A which I use twice weekly. Since I added the serum I have had many compliments on my 65 year skin from sister, friends and a gal at the beauty counter asked me what i was using.

[RockeyToes]

My latest favorite acid toner is by numbuzin: PHA pads, with salicylic acid, PHA, Niacinamide, licorice, and mandelic acid. I use them 2x/wee, and use retinol at night. My skin is far happier and brighter.
For a PHA moisturizer, I like Neostrata Bionic Lotion, with 15% PHA (lactobionic and Gluconolactone), I've seen stunning results on my arms to reduce my Keratosis pilaris on my arms.

[Bella_Boo_]

Thank you for this podcast Penn! I was confused on which one to use!

[TheDivaIsIntheDetails]

I love mandelic acid for my oily, sensitive skin. It's gentle but effective.

[tallisinwonderland]

Thank you, this was really helpful. I have the P50 lotion for anti pigmentation and not really used it. I will now incorporate it into my morning steps, thanks Penny ❤❤

[logden]

Thanks for the great explanations of the different acids. Very helpful!

[janetp]

Awesome rundown Penn, thank you. I love and have been using Colleen Rothschild Glycolic pads for years.

[tonic]

I’ve been using a glycolic acid toner for 7 months and it really makes my skin brighter. Great video ❤

[danaemanuel]

I have missed watching your content for a bit, but after popping back in, can’t help but notice your face looks either slimmer or jawline sharper… you look fantastic (and did before!)! Is it weight loss, skin care, something new?

[DoraSometimes]

Has anyone tried "Geek&Gorgeous" Smooth out toner? It has 10% Glycolic acid and 2% Lactic acid. Also, I think the price is good, €30 for 100ml.
I think they have, all in all, great products.
Let me just add that they have two more toners, one is 5% Mandelic acid and 1% Salicylic acid (I'm using this one quite a long time and it's ok, but I think I need something stronger). And their lightest toner is 3.2% PHA and 0.8% BHA.
For anyone who isn't able to spend a lot, they seem like a good option. Also, I love their retinal serums! I stand by those wholeheartedly. 😊

[jodie]

You are aging backwards, Penn!!! Wow! You look stunning.

[StefanieMorgan-br]

Would love a video on the difference between pigmentation coming to the surface versus worsening pigment. I have Melasma and it's so scary to see my pigmentation darken, but I have read that's how it comes to the surface. Are there any resources that discuss this?