{"id":20677,"date":"2020-08-24T19:10:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T19:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=20677"},"modified":"2020-08-24T20:44:10","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T20:44:10","slug":"lactic-acid-best-exfoliator-for-sensitive-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/lactic-acid-best-exfoliator-for-sensitive-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Lactic Acid May Be the Best Exfoliator for Sensitive Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"Our friends at REN Clean Skincare<\/a> teach us about the benefits of lactic acid, one of the best exfoliators for sensitive skin.<\/em>\r\n\r\nWe’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Regular exfoliation is key to achieve and maintain an even skin tone and healthy glow. That said, dry and sensitive skin types may be reluctant to scrub or sud with active ingredients.\r\n\r\nHowever, there’s no cause for concern once you know how to exfoliate sensitive skin safely and with the right ingredients. Enter: lactic acid skincare.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about this gentle exfoliating ingredient, we spoke with David Delport<\/a>, the Global Head of Education at REN Clean Skincare.\r\n

Is it safe To Exfoliate dry + sensitive skin?<\/h2>\r\nFirst, David gives the go-ahead to exfoliate dry skin, “especially if the skin\u2019s surface is looking and feeling patchy and flaky.” However, he says, “sensitive skin is sometimes another issue.”\r\n\r\n“Sensitive skin often overproduces cells to heal, but those cells don\u2019t \u2018settle,\u2019 leaving a flaky, dry appearance. Essentially, it’s like an escalator on overdrive,” David explains. Before starting an exfoliating regimen, he advises getting skin back to its normal balance.\r\n\r\nAbove all, take measures to restore your skin barrier<\/a> and prevent further inflammation<\/a>. Top tips include:\r\n