Dermatologist Shereene Idriss explains why exfoliating acids matter: different types work differently, and timing matters. Use them at night so actives like retinol penetrate better. Skip at-home derma rollers and microneedling devices, which can damage skin.
Three Know how to use an exfoliating acid. They're not all created equal. The type of acid that you use makes a huge difference for your skin. And don't exfoliate during the day when you're about to put on makeup and go out. You can reserve that for like a big night or a big special event. Sure, exfoliate before putting the makeup, but don't make a regular habit out of it, because the point of an exfoliating acid is to really help smoothen the surface of your skin by getting rid of those dead skin cells and allowing your other actives that may, for example, target texture like a retinol or to do a better job for your skin. Number four Home Devices let's get into this, because a lot of you guys come into my practice going wrong and strong with derma rollers and micro needling devices at home that actually make your skin look worse.
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