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Water Peels Are a Big K-Beauty Skin-Care Trend
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Exfoliation is one of those things that most skin-care aficionados understand they should be doing, but sometimes it’s hard to know the best way to go about it. As far as different types of exfoliators go, you may be familiar with acids such as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) and physical exfoliants like scrubs using sugar, coffee, and jojoba beads, but there’s a different option coming out of the K-beauty space called water peels, and it’s worth studying up on. Water peels may not be very commonplace stateside…
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Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra, Explained by a Dermatologist
There are a host of skin conditions that you can experience over your lifetime. Some are more common than others — like acne or contact dermatitis — but some can take a while to recognize. This is often the case with dermatosis papulosa nigra, also known as DPN. Often mistaken for freckles, DPN is simply a skin growth. “The exact cause of DPN is not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by both genetic and hereditary factors,” Michelle Henry, MD, FAAD, tells POPSUGAR. “It is generally considered a benign condition and does not pose any medical risks.” Still, not much is understood about the condition, and it…
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Malic Acid 101: Skin-Care Benefits and How to Use It
While exfoliating is key to maintaining healthy skin, using products that have a rough texture or an aggressive formula risks damaging your skin barrier. When you exfoliate away dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin, it increases cell turnover — your skin’s natural process that replaces dead skin cells with healthy ones. This makes your skin appear bright and healthy. If you’ve been put off by skin-care acids out of fear that you won’t be able to tolerate them, a reliable skin-care ingredient that will make you glow is malic acid. Even if the ingredient sounds a bit unfamiliar, there’s a good chance you’ve used a facial…
