What are face acids, and how should you use them?
These beauty treatments are less scary than they sound
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Let's face it: the idea of letting acid anywhere near your face can sound pretty scary! And even if you get past the fear factor, how do you know where to start? The past few years have seen face acids make the move from salon peels to home skincare staples, but the sheer number of products on the market can be bewildering. Hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, azelaic acid... it's hard enough to know how to pronounce them, let alone figure out how to use them!
But there's no need to venture blind into the world of face acids—browse this gallery to get familiar with these scary-sounding skincare products.
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