Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (All Skin Types) 60ml

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This is because AHAs have a hydroxyl (-OH) group in the alpha position that enables AHAs to function as humectants. A humectant is an ingredient that sits on your skin and grabs onto water, slowing it from evaporating. Cleansing is a key first step in any thorough skincare regimen. With pretty sensitive skin, I’ve found that many cleansers I’ve used end up doing more harm than good. Safe and effective for every skin type, we recommend ExfoliKate for anyone looking for a physical-chemical exfoliating hybrid that delivers a healthier-looking complexion. You can leave it on for up to two minutes—just don't go over to avoid stinging or burning.

In an independent clinical study, participants reported any changes they noticed after using this at-home treatment just once. The results? 94% of users saw improvement in their skin’s texture and 100% saw improvement in common signs of aging, such as wrinkles. Thus, the ExfoliKate products may provide anti-aging benefits due to the inclusion of AHAs in each formula. Physical exfoliators are usually a no go for me these days as they make matters worse and cause reactive breakouts. My routine is simple these days: a cream cleanser, a toner (at night), a vitamin C serum (in the morning), a retinol product (at night), a clay mask (weekly), and a chemical exfoliator (weekly). Rodan K, Fields K, Majewski G, Falla T. Skincare Bootcamp: The Evolving Role of Skincare. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016;4(12 Suppl Anatomy and Safety in Cosmetic Medicine: Cosmetic Bootcamp):e1152. Published 2016 Dec 14. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000001152 AHAs are frequently used in skin care products because they’re true multi-taskers that provide numerous benefits to the skin at once.

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AHAs are frequently used in skin care products because they provide numerous benefits to the skin. One of the most well known benefits of AHAs is their ability to exfoliate the skin by targeting corneocytes (dead skin cells) in a process called corneocyte desquamation. By enhancing their breakdown and increasing the separation of skin cells, the rate of cell turnover is increased, leading to smoother, more radiant skin.

Matts P, Oblong J. A review of the range of effects of niacinamide in human skin. Int Fed Soc Cosmet Chem Mag. Published 2002 Jan 1. And another 5-star review says, “Absolutely love this exfoliator, gets rid of any dirt on my skin and leaves it looking fresh and glowing.” Also referred to as “Kate’s signature Super Facial”, the ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment is by far the most popular product in the collection. It is claimed to visibly transform texture and pores in just two minutes. The formula includes a physical exfoliant (silica) and chemical exfoliants (AHAs and fruit enzymes). These ingredients work to exfoliate dull, dry surface skin cells to reveal smoother skin and also prep skin to better absorb the rest of your regimen, making every product and ingredient that follows more effective. It is recommended to use this product only once or twice per week. Even though you might become totally obsessed with this product and its instant results, make sure not to overuse it. The writers provide possible solutions for customers, such as the Kate Somerville sebaceous filaments recommendations. I read through a few and really appreciated their thorough, step by step approach.By way of education and clinically-proven products, the brand is on a mission to help everyone achieve beautiful skin. As we age, our skin becomes less firm and smooth. Though I’m not super concerned with that now, I believe in taking a preventative approach. The Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatmentis safe to use once or twice a week for two minutes at a time. It is available in three sizes:

All products in the Exfolikate line include alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and the cleanser is no exception. This formula includes the AHAs glycolic and lactic acids, as well as enzymes from papaya, pineapple, and pumpkin to further support exfoliation. An independent study found that after one week of use, 97% of users reported tighter skin and 94% reported a smoother skin texture. This is a drastic change to other serums that take 1-3 months to show results. For this part of my Kate Somerville review, I turned to online customer testimonials to see what people really think about the brand. Spoiler alert: users seem to love its products. Let’s get into the positive comments first. Mekas M, et al. An Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Novel Enzyme Exfoliation Versus Glycolic Acid in Photodamage Treatment. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2015 Nov;14(11):1306-19. Salicylic acid works by exfoliating the pore lining, which loosens clogged dirt and oil. It also has the ability to dissolve keratin, the protein that acts as a “glue” to keep dead skin cells together in the stratum corneum.Overall, we wanted to love the Kate Somerville Exfolikate collection, but we cannot recommend these products since all of them contain fragrance ingredients that have the potential to cause more harm than good! Pros

Radha MH, et al. Evaluation of biological properties and clinical effectiveness of Aloe vera: A systematic review. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Published 2014 December 23. A surfactant molecule contains one end that is hydrophilic (attracted to water) and one end that is lipophilic (attracted to oil). This allows surfactants to attract and suspend oils, dirt, and other impurities that have accumulated on the skin and wash them away, leaving the skin clean. Sarkar R, et al. Cosmeceuticals for Hyperpigmentation: What is Available? J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2013 Jan-Mar; 6(1): 4–11. doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.110089.Bottom Line: Liquid Exfolikate is a nightly leave-on exfoliant that includes 10% AHAs to smooth and even out skin tone and texture, however, we’re concerned about the high concentrations of fragrance ingredients in this formula. Many skincare experts recommend semi-regular facials to keep our skin looking its best. Unfortunately, while that sounds great, I don’t have the time or money to do that. Wanting to provide an at-home treatment that would help her customers’ skin look its best even if they couldn’t access her clinic, Kate developed the Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment. For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you.