When it comes to your skin, you only want the best. You invest in quality (if not expensive) skincare products to give you that healthy glow you have been dreaming of. Through the years, though, we have seen our fair share of skincare trends and many of them have raised our eyebrows. There are a few sounds as ridiculous as they look and some are also priced way beyond our reach. It is not even uncommon to see products made of exotic ingredients like snail, even snake venom, and crocodile oil. Your imagination is the limit, actually. But those have definitely gone overboard. There are other more common products that are used by many but still confuses people whether they are safe or not.

For those with a darker skin complexion and wants a fairer skin, acid-based products are popular because it helps them whiten up with every use. The acid in skincare products aren’t the strong types that burn the skin but a few do especially when used excessively and on parts of the body where the skin is naturally thin. It’s why some are still cautious when using too much acid-based products unless they have major skin tone issues like those who want to look fairer than they originally are. In reality, your skin has everything to gain from the right acid-based products that are especially suited for their skin.

Acids overall aren’t exclusive to a specific skin type or lifestyle. Most of us can benefit from them, although Doft says “patients with sensitive skin will want to look for formulations with lower concentrations of citric or glycolic acids, as they can be irritating and cause redness.”

More often than not, a lot of products on the market will combine several acids to better target skin issues. You can expect to feel nothing at all or a little tingling upon application, but see a doctor if you experience excessive dryness, redness, or significant burning. With all that being said, there are a ton of options for adding acids to your routine. Ahead are some of our favorite picks, from masks to cleansers and toners.

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When it comes to exfoliation, acids got this aspect covered. Flaunt fresh-looking skin with the help of acids as they strip the dead skin cells allowing the new skin cells to come up to the surface. If you constantly complain of clogged pores or suffer from other skin blemishes, the right acid-based skincare product (oil-soluble or not) can solve that problem one wash at a time whether just on the surface or work even deeper. Even those with sensitive skin don’t have to fret since they can choose products with lower acid concentration so they still benefit from the acid without necessarily burning their skin.

Dry skin

Hyaluronic acid will transform you. In its purest form, it can hold 1000 times its own weight in water, so when applied to your face, the moisture stays in all day long! Think of it as a sponge holding onto water – you can’t get much more hydrated than that! For best results, gently exfoliate your skin before applying the product. It’ll absorb more quickly into the skin if it doesn’t have to battle through dead skincells first.

Dull skin

Citric acid is great for brightening your face – but don’t go rubbing lemons or grapefruits all over. Small concentrations of it can be found in most facial cleansers, helping to remove dead skincells and clear those pesky pores.

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Your skin deserves all the love and attention it needs. And since we all are unique, one thing may work for you but not on me, so always take that into consideration before trying any product especially if you have sensitive skin. The gentlest product is here. And like with acids, don’t let the term itself scare you away especially if you have skin problems that are proving to be such a hassle in your life. You can choose from any product from creams to serums to cleansers that are acidic in nature. You can achieve that clear and bright skin as long as you use the ones with the right dosage that way your skin complexion improves without giving you that dry and haggard look some people get when they used acids wrongly on their skin.