A group of acids with a specific general chemical structure available in various strengths. Used in chemical peels to improve the appearance of the skin. Weaker strengths are found in over-the-counter cleansing and cosmetic products that maintain or rejuvenate skin.
Also known as Fruit Acids. These natural acids are found in fruit, milk and sugar. They naturally break down protein bonds that hold together the dead cells on the skin's surface to reveal newer, fresher skin. Skin is strengthened and revitalised.
Acids derived from fruit and milk sugars and used in certain creams and lotions. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are believed to reduce spots, wrinkles, and other signs of aging, sun-damaged skin.
A family of organic molecules containing a carboxylic acid end group (-COOH) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the first carbon molecule next to this carboxylic acid group, having the general structure: R-CHOH-COOH. Where R represents an alkyl group (hydrocarbon with one hydrogen removed to allow bonding).
Source Natural fruit acids (Apple, Berries etc.) Purpose A mild peeling of the epiderm resulting in a softer skin, a more radiant complexion and smoother texture.
used in over-the-counter cleansers, lotions and other products, cause mild shedding of surface skin, a process called exfoliation; higher concentrations of these acids are often used in salon "mini-peels" or in chemical peels.
(AHAs) - AHAs are natural components derived from food sources which, since the last few years, have been used very frequently for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles and photoaging, due to their hydrating capacity. When used in high-concentrations (50-70%) along with a very low pH, they have exfoliating effects and are used as a chemical peeling. AHAs diminish the cohesion between corneocytes at the innermost levels of the stratum corneum, provoking a thinning of the stratum corneoum and so with increasing its flexibility. Therefore, AHAs are used today in cosmetics due to their moisturing, exfoliating and loosening power. Studies made on photo-aged skin have shown a physiological and structural improvement which counteracts the harmful effects caused by the ultraviolet rays.
Naturally occurring exfoliants derived from a group of weak acids in fruit, that encourages rapid cell renewal.
Derived from fruit; aids in the regeneration of surface cells, making skin radiant and fresh.
An acid that increases skin cell trunover, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and promote smoother clearer skin.
Natural plant extracts that improve the look and condition of skin by accelerating the exfoliation of outer dead skin cells revealing younger fresher skin. Additionally, AHA's stimulate collagen synthesis, boost skin elasticity and increase cell renewal.
increase cell turnover and make skin more radiant. Acids that work to gently exfoliate dead surface skin cells to expose smoother, younger-looking skin. These acids are derived from naturally occurring substances such as citrus fruits, sugar cane, sour milk, etc.
Alpha hydroxy acids are derived from foods, such as fruits and milk, and can improve the texture of skin by removing layers of dead cells and encouraging cell regeneration.
Fruit acids obtained from sugar cane, citrus fruits, and apples. These specialized acids are used as an effective exfoliant which also stimulates cell renewal resulting in improved skin texture accompanied by a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. Levels of around 5% are less irritating to the skin and considered safer than formulas containing 10% and above.
