Lactic Acid is a colorless, water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally produced by muscles during intense exercise and found in sour milk products like yogurt. In skincare, Lactic Acid is synthetically derived to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, promote hydration.
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Lactic Acid is a type of AHA (alpha hydroxy acid). It helps skin in two ways. It removes dead skin and adds moisture.
Other acids can be harsh. Lactic Acid breaks bonds between dead skin cells. This lets them fall off naturally. Your skin looks fresh and smooth.
You don't need rough scrubs. Those can hurt your skin. Lactic Acid is gentler.
It also pulls water into your skin. This keeps skin soft. It's great for dry or sensitive skin.
Your body makes lactic acid. It happens when you exercise hard. Muscles make it then.
Skincare products use lactic acid too. They get it from milk or make it in labs. This keeps it pure and safe.
Lactic Acid is bigger than glycolic acid (another AHA). It goes into skin slower. This means less irritation.
That's why many people like it. It's good for sensitive skin. It's also good if you're new to AHAs.
Lactic Acid removes dead skin. It does this with a process called chemical exfoliation.
It changes the skin's pH. This weakens bonds between dead skin cells. They fall off easier.
New, healthy skin shows up. It looks better. You don't need rough scrubs.
Lactic Acid dissolves dead skin. It works without scrubbing.
Lactic Acid’s larger molecular size means it penetrates the skin more slowly, reducing irritation while still delivering results. This makes it ideal for clients with rosacea, eczema.
A client with dry, sun-damaged skin visits a salon for a chemical peel. The esthetician selects a 10% Lactic Acid peel to gently exfoliate the surface, reduce dark spots. And boost hydration. After the treatment, the client’s skin feels smoother, looks brighter.
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