Lactic Acid
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008What is it? Lactic acid is part of the alpha hydroxy acid (or AHA) family, which includes ingredients derived from sugar cane, fruit and milk. Specifically, lactic acid comes from milk; after it undergoes fermentation, it’s a powerful exfoliating ingredient that regularly appears in skincare products.
Similar to the widely popular AHA glycolic acid, lactic acid reduces fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and hyperpigmentation while improving the skin’s texture and promoting collagen production. But unlike glycolic acid, lactic acid typically doesn’t cause allergic reactions or irritation.
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