Retinol for dark under-eye circles: how to use it and what to expect
Retinol for dark under-eye circles — what it is, how it works and how to add it to your routine without irritation.
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Mandelic acid for oily skin — what it is, how it works and how to add it to your routine without irritation.
Mandelic acid is increasingly recommended for exactly this — and for good reason.
Mandelic acid is the largest-molecule AHA, so it acts gently and suits sensitive skin.
Oily skin produces excess sebum, leading to shine and a tendency to break out. In this scenario Mandelic acid works with purpose — mandelic acid is the largest-molecule AHA, so it acts gently and suits sensitive skin. As a result, used consistently, it gently improves the skin for oily skin.
Works well on deeper skin tones with a low risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. Don't over-dry it — that only ramps up sebum production.
First changes are usually visible after 4–8 weeks of consistent use; lasting results take 2–3 months.
Start 2–3 times a week and build up based on how your skin responds. Don't over-dry it — that only ramps up sebum production.
Works well on deeper skin tones with a low risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. If in doubt, consult a cosmetologist or dermatologist.
The DermaShape catalogue offers professional products and treatments matched to this concern.