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All About Acids: Everything You Need to Know, From Ascorbic Acid to Salicylic Acid

Experts explain it all

by Rosie Narasaki  |  COMMENT

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Do you ever feel a little bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of skin care ingredients you're expected to know about? Acids alone constitute a vast category of products, ranging from ultra-gentle skin-soothers like hyaluronic acid to more stringent, acne-eradicating varieties like salicylic acid — and they raise so many questions. Just how powerful are they? Are they going to freak your skin out? What the heck do they actually do to your skin? They can be kind of a scary — especially when used in conjunction with words like "resurfacing" or "peel."

In reality, acids are not something to be feared — in fact, they can work wonders on your complexion if used correctly. We talked to a variety of top skin care experts and asked them to explain the ins and outs of some of the most oft-mentioned acids in skin care today. Read on for a handy guide of skin care acids and some of our favorite uses for them.

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