If you've got sensitive skin, there's a good chance you probably experience a lot of skincare FOMO.
While everyone else is having the time of their lives with their 'active' skincare ingredients and 3,568 serums, sensitive skin types miss out on all the fun.
And if they do decide to try a lovely exfoliating mask or a moisturiser with just a hint of fragrance? BAM. Cue red, hot, angry skin.
But if you've got sensitive skin and have always wanted to give chemical exfoliation a try, PHAs might be for you.
Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about this gentle yet effective exfoliating acid.
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First, what is chemical exfoliation again?
Chemical exfoliation is the process of using active skincare ingredients to dissolve dead skin cells and miscellaneous pore gunk.
Rather than physically scrubbing the skin with a traditional grainy scrub that might also cause damage, chemical exfoliants are a gentler and more effective alternative.