Questions to ask and consider when selecting your Exfoliant:

• Does the exfoliant merely do a superficial surface action, or a thorough removal of dead skin cells from the skin's surface and the pores, ducts and follicles?
  - Nancy K. Brown advocates the use of chemical exfoliants. Especially Glycolic, which gives a much more thorough action and goes beyond the surface in cleaning the pores, ducts and follicles. Mechanical exfoliants do not offer these benefits.
  
  
• What is the starting purity of the Glycolic?
  - should be 100%, yet industry standard is merely 70%. The higher the starting purity - the more effective, stable, consistent and beneficial the product will be for your skin. Nancy K. Brown Aloe Exfoliant^® Glycolic starts with 100% pure crystalline grade Glycolic.
  
  
• Is the Glycolic neutralized?
  - are water or other neutralizers used, if yes then the product will not be as effective. Nancy K. Brown blends its Glycolic with Whole Leaf Cold Processed Aloe Vera which does not neutralize or inhibit the action of Glycolic, rather Aloe Vera promotes the effectiveness of Glycolic. Nancy K. Brown Glycolic containing products are formulated with Glycolic which is a non-neutralized, non-inhibited, free Glycolic with a pH optimized for maximum effectiveness and results.
  
  
• Does it contain alcohol or other disinfecting agents?
  - if yes, be careful, these can be drying and irritating to the skin, worsening or complicating conditions, often work against the good Glycolic is trying to do. Nancy K. Brown Aloe Exfoliant^® Glycolic products are alcohol, disinfecting agent free.
  
  
• Does it contain coloring agents?
  - if yes, be careful. Coloring agents are not essential to the performance of a product, they are there merely for aesthetic purposes. Many individuals are sensitive or becoming allergic to these. Nancy K. Brown Aloe Exfoliant^® Glycolic products are coloring agent free.
  
  
• Does it contain fragrance?
  - if yes, be careful. Why are fragrances needed in beauty care products? It is true they smell nice, but they are also a major cause of sensitization and contact dermatitis. At Nancy K. Brown we strongly believe that people should be given the freedom to determine the fragrances they wear, by applying their favorite perfume or aftershave. As such all Nancy K. Brown Glycolic containing products are fragrance free.