For best results: Gently massage into wet skin, avoiding the delicate eye area and wash away with warm water. Use as the first step of your morning and evening age-defying regime and follow with your No7 Lift & Luminate Serum & Moisturiser. We asked Dr Grace Hula, an aesthetic doctor, to explain the difference between chemical and physical exfoliation and the benefits of both.

For a gentler yet still effective alternative, Dr Hula suggests chemical exfoliation, which reaches deeper into your skin to improve its overall health. Apricot Seeds - contain high concentration of fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. For this reason, apricot seed oil may serve as a viable emollient that can improve skin hydration. They promote the removal of damaged skin cells from the skin's surface, leaving behind a softer, smoother skin texture. INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Alumina, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum (Mineral oil), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Petrolatum, Cetearyl alcohol, PEG-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate, Methylparaben, Xanthan gum, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA. Hyaluronic Acid - powerful moisture-binding ingredient that can hold up to 1000x its weight in water, proven to hydrate skin, retain moisture and prevent moisture loss with reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, like most things, exfoliating is only healthy in moderation — most skincare experts agree that once or twice weekly is the sweet spot for smoother skin without any irritation. What’s the difference between physical and chemical exfoliators?

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Dr Hula recommends physical scrubs for immediately removing dead skin cells and instantly improving your skin’s texture and tone — helpful if you’re going on holiday the next day — but advises against harsh exfoliators. INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride,C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Retinol, Bisabolol, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan laurate, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Behentrimonium chloride, Sucrose laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Benzoic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. This frame exits to the left and is replaced by a video showing the product being poured onto the palm of a hand, and the text PRIMES FOR SMOOTHER & RADIANT LOOKING SKIN.] WARNING: DO NOT FLUSH. DISPOSE OF WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE. If product gets into eyes rinse well with water.

Given that chemical exfoliants dissolve dead skin cells rather than sloughing them away, they are often less likely to irritate sensitive skin than scrubs. That said, there are plenty of physical exfoliators that feature finer, softer abrasives to relieve dryness gently. If in doubt, or if you have an inflammatory skin condition, always consult a dermatologist or doctor. How we test body scrubs and exfoliators

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