Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel
Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel
Alpha Hydroxy acids are used commonly to treat skin infections and diseases. It is use range from an intoxicating agent to a cleaning agent. They refresh and rejuvenate the skin.
The alpha hydroxy acids are created from fruit and milk sugars. The most commonly used acids are glycolic acid and lactic acid since they have such a special ability to penetrate into the skin. This fact is backed by scientific data stated the rate of their effectiveness as well as the possible side effects.
Alpha hydroxy acids also called AHAs which are natural fruit acids; cause a rejuvenation of the skin by the skin shedding the old sun- damaged surface cells. Glycolic acid is more frequently used as a facial treatment as well as lactic and citric acids. Lactic acid comes from milk versus fruit.
Alpha hydroxy is available in a gel formula. It is used for peels in different levels of concentration for various chemical peels. The levels of acid sold to consumers is less than 10% while trained cosmetologists use acid products with concentration levels between 20 to 30%.
The gels on the market care used to help consumers with different skin issues including removal of damaged skin cells and as a method for facial cleansing as a home remedy. When used as directed and in moderation the gel helps to create a younger and more youthful appearance as well as helping to reduce age spots and skin discolorations.
Alpha hydroxy acid is in many skin care products from cleansers to eye cream to sunscreen to moisturizers to foundations. The best results of the alpha hydroxy acid products it is recommended to use the gel as a leave on product applied during the night as well as twice daily for better results. To increase the benefits some people also use retinoid creams and vitamin c for anti-aging factors.
