Why It's Worth It: Contrary to popular belief, those with sensitive skin — especially those who don't tolerate chemical exfoliants as well — can indulge in daily use of skin-care acids. Spiked with gluconolactone, a common type of polyhydroxy acid (or PHA) that exfoliates while not penetrating as deeply as their AHA and BHA cousins, Hanskin's Pore Cleansing Balm PHA is a good fit for all skin types. Even people who experience conditions like eczema or atopic rosacea are good fits since PHAs exfoliate, draw in moisture, and offer comparatively less irritation and photosensitivity. Editor Tip: Oily skin types will appreciate Hanskin's BHA-targeted Pore Cleansing Balm, which features salicylic acid to banish excess sebum, while people with dry or combination skin should make a beeline for the AHA-specific Pore Cleansing Balm infused with lactic and glycolic acids to sweep away pore-clogging dead skin cells. The same philosophy applies to cleansing oils but the choice of formula comes down to your preferences. Most cleansing balms emulsify into an oil as you massage them into your skin and add water. Cleansing balms are "a great first step for removing makeup [and sunscreen] before using a traditional cleanser to clean the pores out effectively," explains board-certified dermatologist Arash Akhavan, MD, of the Dermatology and Laser Group in New York City. "Sometimes, for extremely dry skin such as with people suffering from eczema, a balm cleanser used alone may help prevent excessive drying for the patient."

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