Review: AB Skincare 10%

AB Skincare is a line of products developed by a Manhattan dermatologist, Dr. Craig Austin, using glycolic acid as it’s main active ingredient. Dr. Austin wanted to create something that patients could use at home on a daily basis in order to achieve better results than the occasional chemical or glycolic peels in his office.

Glycolic acid can improve skin texture, tone and appearance; reduces pore size, wrinkles, and acne scarring. It’s also clinically proven to provide anti-aging benefits, preventing & reversing the appearance of sun damage, hyper-pigmentation and discoloration.

All of the AB Skincare products use a medical, pharmaceutical grade glycolic acid, rather than a compound which is what is traditionally used.

I’ve been using AB 10% recently, and while the scent of which hazel it contains for additional toning and tightening puts me off, and separating the individual pads is a little annoying, my skin has been fantastic!

The glycolic acid that AB uses is derived from sugar cane, so it’s all natural. The tiny molecules of glycolic acid is the best of all of the AHA’s (Alpha-hydroxy acids) and is penetrates the skin more easily than other AHA’s like Malic or Lactic acids.  Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliant that reacts with the upper layer of your skin, breaking apart the dead skin cells. By removing the skin cells that clog your pores, your skin is able to create new cells, and the result is smooth, glowing skin. Basically, glycolic acid is a miracle maker!

There are several other products in the AB Skincare line, and I’ll be looking at AB Happy Feet and AB Sun in the future. AB 10% retails for $95 USD and contains 60 applications.

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