Alpha-hydroxy acids
Mandelic acid for skincare – Complete Guide
Mandelic acid is a type of AHA that helps to remove the dead skin cells on top of our skin. Mandelic acid is derived from bitter almonds, it is one of the only AHAs that can be used for both sensitive skin and skin of colour. Benefits of using Mandelic acid: Who all can use Mandelic acid? Mandelic acid is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and skin of colour. It can be used by anyone who wants to treat anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, and acne-related problems. What skincare ingredients can I combine with Mandelic acid? How to choose and select the best mandelic acid? Look for mandelic…
Glycolic acid in Skincare – Complete Guide
Glycolic acid is a type of Alpha-Hydroxy acid that is derived from sugar cane and other plant sources. It is an exfoliant that can shed old skin cells and improve the texture of the skin. It can be used as a cream, peel, wash, or lotion. Benefits of using Glycolic acid: Who can use it? Glycolic acid is useful for those people who want to treat chemical exfoliation, sun damage, melasma, freckles, pigmentation, wrinkles, collagen-building, and photodamage. Glycolic acid is not suitable for sensitive skin, rosacea, dermatitis, inflammatory cystic acne, and skin of colour. What skincare ingredients can be combined with Glycolic acid? How to add Glycolic acid to your…
Lactic acid in Skincare – Complete Guide
Lactic acid is a type of Alpha Hydroxy acid that helps to remove dead skin cells on top of the skin. It is derived from sugar cane or other plant sources. Lactic acid can be used as a cleanser, exfoliant, cream, mask, or serum. Benefits of using lactic acid: Who can use it? Lactic acid is suitable for all skin types however, it should be used with caution for sensitive skin and skin of colour. Mandelic acid seems to be a better choice for sensitive skin and skin of color because of its slow penetration into the skin. How to add lactic acid to your skincare routine? Things to consider…
Alpha-Hydroxy acids in Skincare
AHAs are chemical exfoliants that can remove the dead skin cells on top of the skin. They are derived from sugar canes or other plant sources, which is why they are called fruit acids. They can be used as part of your skincare routine or as a clinical peel. What are the different types of AHAs? Benefits of using AHA’s: Who all use it? AHAs can be used by anyone who wants to treat sun damage, melasma, freckles, pigmentation, wrinkles, collagen-building, and photodamage. It is mainly used for chemical exfoliation. AHAs should however be used with caution for sensitive skin and skin of color. For these skin types, glycolic acid…