SBC New Body Acids Skincare Trio

Whilst skincare comes in many forms, often with attractive packaging to lure us in, it’s really the ingredients we should be paying attention to. If you’re serious about improving the quality and appearance of your skin, then you’d do well to start incorporating some serious active ingredients into your daily routine, aka acids, but not just for your face. British beauty brand SBC has just launched a trio of body acids which are currently available exclusively at QVC UK and featuring as Today’s Special Value (TSV) for 24 hours only from today – 21st May 2020 at 9 pm.

If you’re a body acid newbie, or, you’d like to learn more, read on to find out about the acids infused into SBC’s new collection.

Skin acids are often misunderstood and generally whenever the word “acid” crops up, it instantly connotes fear. This lack of understanding (in most cases), means those who could really benefit may shy away. A typical example – when I recall mentioning to my husband that I was using acid on my skin, his face was an absolute picture as he visualised the horrific consequence of applying acid to one’s skin. Of course, a sheer lack of understanding had prompted his reaction, however, there really is no cause for concern.

Body acid specifics…

Hyaluronic acid:  A long-term beauty buzz word and for good reason – hyaluronic acid attracts up to 1000 times its molecular weight in water, making it unbeatable at keeping skin cells plumptious, our eyes moist and connective tissues firm, to name but a few. Whilst hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in our body, production slows as the ageing process takes hold and that’s where applying it topically can help.

Salicylic acid: A Beta-Hydroxy acid (BHA) Derived from aspirin, it’s mainly used for exfoliation purposes and is also great for unclogging pores. Antibacterial properties make it great for clearing blemish-prone skin by reducing sebum production and literally drying out spots and acne.

Glycolic acid: is an Alpha-hydroxy (AHA) water-soluble acid and is the “holy grail” of skin exfoliators. It’s derived from sugar cane, sugar beet and certain fruits making it the strongest AHA due to its small molecular size which allows better skin penetration. It works to remove the outermost layers of skin, and in turn, improves luminosity by enhancing light-reflecting qualities. Glycolic acid is also the gold standard ingredient for banishing hyper-pigmentation, age spots and for stimulating collagen production deep within the skin.

I began using acids on my face a couple of years ago when the first signs of ageing were becoming all the more apparent, including fine lines and the demise of my chiselled jawline. However, among the more obvious signs we can expect from ageing, the quality, texture and tone of one’s skin also takes a nosedive with every passing year. As we age, our body becomes less efficient at many of the processes that help retain a “youthful appearance”. One of those being our skin’s natural exfoliation ability which becomes less effective and slows down. If you’re keen to hold back the years and keep your skin looking its best, it’ll need a little extra help along the way. Wave goodbye to those harsh, bead-laden scrubs we know of old and introduce gentle, yet effective products into a simple daily routine and you’ll not look back.

“I refuse to get on board with the “anti” ageing movement. However, I do believe with a little time and effort it’s possible to look and feel the best one can at every stage of life”.

Whilst I happily use acids facially without batting an eyelid (and love the results), I’d not really considered how incorporating specific body acids could improve my skin’s general appearance with the same positive result it has on my face. Who wouldn’t want brighter, smoother-looking skin – all over?  More often than not, when we think of skincare, our body gets overlooked but we must remember that it’s not just our face that succumbs to the ageing process.

SBC is best known for its unique, affordable gel-based product range, however, there’s a new kid (or three), on the block. An exciting trio of gender-neutral acid-infused bath/body products brought to you by SBC’s own team of chemists and therapists who’ve joined forces to create a range of incredible, skin-transforming formulations.

What kind of result can we expect from body acids?

SBC claims using skin acids regularly on the body…