Lactic Acid
Category
Chemical Exfoliant
Ingredient
Lactic Acid
Definition
Category: AHAs
Type: Ingredient
Definition: It is considered as the safest version of AHAs. It helps to gently lift off dead skin cells and also has effective hydrating properties.
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Benefits
- Sheds dead skin to renew skin's surface
- Enhance the ability of the skin to retain water
- Improve skin firmness and thickness
Danger
- It can also sensitise the skin when overused
- Can compromise the skin barrier when mixed with other type of exfoliants
Hint
Make sure that its concentration and pH value is good as both can influence the product efficiency
Contraindications
Sensitive Skin
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