Fifty Shades of Snail
Finding the best skin care products since 2014. Started with a focus on Korean skincare and grew from there. Skincare tips and beauty tips that work, maybe some hamster butts too
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Category: AHAs
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) help detach dead skin cells from the epidermis to reveal the fresher, brighter, smoother and more youthful layers of living skin underneath. Their uses range from the treatment of closed comedones to the fading of age spots and the stimulation of collagen growth for younger-looking skin.
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By request from the awesome Angelanrenee of BeautyandtheCat’s Beauty Blog, it’s time to talk about chemical exfoliation! Exfoliation in general is vital to achieving bright, smooth, and healthy-looking skin. Unless removed, dead skin cells will build up on the surface over time, leading to a dull, rough appearance; flakiness; and possibly clogged pores and breakouts.…