The Truth About: Acids in Skincare | Dr Sam in the City

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Many useful molecules in skincare are acids. At the most basic level an acid will exfoliate the skin by disrupting the bonds between surface skin cells, revealing juicier-looking, more light-reflective cells beneath. But the best acids will have extra benefits above and beyond this.

My favourite acids are:

Ascorbic acid (or vitamin C) : a brilliant all-rounder, it helps prevent UV damage, stimulates collagen assembly and reduces hyperpigmentation. I love Obagi and Skinceuticals products.
→ Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Serum: http://bit.ly/1VTI8F4

Retinoic acid (or Retin-A): The most effective anti-ageing ingredient we know, and it prevents and treats acne as a brilliant additional benefit.
Over-the-counter seek out retinol, retinaldehyde and new kid on the block retinyl retinoate. A bit of a cheat as not true acids, but we know they have many of the properties of the Big Daddy of retinoids retinoic acid, and are easier to tolerate so less scary to try without a dermatologist’s guidance.
→ Medik8 Retinol 3TR http://bit.ly/1S1j9J8

Azelaic acid: super-versatile yeast extract, this acid exfoliates, treats pigmentation AND redness, plus it blitzes blemishes. It's also safe in pregnancy and breast-feeding women.
The Epionce Lytic series and Sesderma Azelac range are two of the few that have this useful ingredient azelaic acid at a significant percentage.
→ Epionce Lytic TX: http://bit.ly/28Nny9q
→ Sesderma Azelac: http://amzn.to/28LVfHF

Lactic acid
An AHA which gently exfoliates whilst hydrating - so useful in dull-but-sensitive skin.
→ Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte #4: bit.ly/25U7WHF

Salicylic acid A fat-soluble acid that's also anti-inflammatory, so great at getting into the pores to prevent and treat spots.
→ Obagi CLENZIderm: http://bit.ly/28KM1Zg

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Disclaimer: The content seen in this video is provided only for medical educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in the clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.

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