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Skin-sloughing is key when it comes to achieving and maintaining healthy, glowy skin.

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“Regular exfoliation is key to a glowing complexion.”

Polyhydroxy acids(PHAs) are also ideal for those with sensitive skin.

How often you exfoliate primarily depends on your skin throw in.

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According to Dr. King, the Daily Glow Toner is different than most exfoliating toners because it’s acid-free.

Plus, it has three different forms of hyaluronic acid in it, so hydration is big here.

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“Making it a great option for those with sensitive skin.”

As an added bonus, it’s also fragrance- and paraben-free two additives that can further irritate skin.

“Your skin can feel immediately smoother even after the first program,” she tellsAllure.

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Additionally, The Inkey List PHA Toner also contains moisturizing aloe leaf juice and niacinamide.

Garshick credits both of these ingredients with being “calming and soothing on the skin.”

“The lactic acid plumps the skin,” she tellsAllure.

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There’s alsoaloeto eliminate redness, and lemongrass, which gets rid of bacteria with its natural antiseptic properties.

“These exfoliating peel pads leave the skin looking and feeling soft and smooth,” says Dr. Garshick.

“This product combines AHAs with a soothing moisturizer to decrease chances of irritation,” Dr. Love tellsAllure.

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There are also pineapple and papaya enzymes, which exfoliate from beneath the skin’s surface.

The gel is basically a one-step glow-up in a tube.

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