Day of Synthetic AHA/BHA

(Lab-stabilised glycolic, lactic, salicylic acid—potent, targeted, but sharp)

Corneocyte (surface skin tile, startled):

“Wait—what is this sting? Glycolic acid? Salicylic too? They’re dissolving my intercellular glue like acid scissors!” “I was supposed to slough off naturally. Now I’m stripped.”

Keratinocyte (live skin cell, defensive):

“Too much exfoliation too quickly—my turnover clock’s out of sync!” “I’m being pushed up before I’m fully formed. That weakens the barrier.”

Langerhans Cell (on high alert):

“Redness. Tingling. Micro tears incoming. Do I call inflammation, or wait it out? This dose is too strong for daily peace.”

Microbiome (struggling):

“Our ecosystem's getting swept away with the dead skin. High acidity, dryness—friendly bacteria are fleeing.”

Fibroblast (collagen maker, pausing):

“If surface inflammation continues, I can’t focus on collagen. I’ll stay in repair mode instead.”

Melanocyte (on edge):

“Stress detected. If even one keratinocyte screams ‘burn, I’ll start melanin synthesis to protect. Expect pigmentation patches.”

Skin’s Strain:

“These synthetic acids work—but without hydration and barrier care, they exfoliate brilliance into burnout.”

Day of Natural Exfoliation

(Fruit enzymes from papaya/pineapple, fermented rice, willow bark extract… gentle, multi-nutrient)

Corneocyte (content):

“Ah, papain and bromelain—enzymes from fruit. They’re nibbling away the dull bits, not cutting me off. I’m flaking naturally, not forced.”

Keratinocyte (balanced):

“My turnover pace is respected. I’m being renewed, not rushed.”

Langerhans Cell (at peace):

“No alarm bells. These botanicals come with anti-inflammatory allies—polyphenols, flavonoids, hydration.” “They’re not stripping—they’re smoothing.”

Microbiome (thriving):

“Mild pH, skin-calming nutrients—this is our kind of exfoliation! Our diversity remains intact. Balance stays undisturbed.”

Fibroblast (working freely):

“No irritation from above? Excellent. I’ll proceed with collagen synthesis and glycosaminoglycan building.” “Healthy turnover + no damage = true renewal.”

Melanocyte (resting quietly):

“No injury, no chaos. No need to trigger melanin. Tone stays clear, not blotchy.”

Skin’s Glow:

“Natural exfoliants might be slower, but they exfoliate with respect. I feel brighter—not attacked.”

Skin’s Honest Truth: