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Alpha Hydroxyl Acids (AHA) 

An alpha hydroxyl acid is derived from natural sources, they occur naturally in certain fruits and foods. For example:

• Glycolic acid comes from sugar cane

• Citric acid comes from citrus fruits

• Malic acid comes from apples

• Tartaric acid comes from grapes

• Lactic acid comes from sour milk

• Salicylic acid comes from the bark of a spearmint tree

Of all AHA’s Glycolic acid has the smallest molecule, so it penetrates faster than all others.

 

How do they work?

First:

AHAs penetrate the layers of the skin and work in two ways:AHAs loosen or dissolve the glue like substance that holds the outer layer of cells to each other and to the underlying epidermis. These thick, piled up, clingy cells are responsible for the appearance of dry, rough, scaly skin, and brown age or sun damage spots. When the "glue" is loosened, the thick stratum corneum is sloughed away leaving the skin with a smooth, moist, refined, vibrant appearance. AHAs also loosen the dead cells which block the follicles and cause acne. Once the follicle is clean, the AHA will continue to work and prevent acne from reoccurring.

 

Second:

AHA affect deeper layers of the skin by regenerating collagen and elastin. They only attack and renew cells that are damaged. Clinical studies show marked disappearance of fine lines and reduction of coarse, deeper wrinkles.

 

What are the benefits?

• With regular use of AHA products the skin will have:

• Healthier appearance

• Increased elasticity & firmness

• Diminished fine lines & reduction of coarse, deeper wrinkles

• Diminished and reduced comedones (acne lesions)

• Improved texture, color, tone and moisture content