Alpha Hydroxy Acid Lotion
Alpha hydroxy acid is a chemical made from fruit and milk sugars used for topical skin care to exfoliate and remove the dead skin cells promoting collagen growth naturally. The use of the acid creates smoother and even toned skin as well as reduces the fine lines and wrinkles.
Alpha hydroxy acid is available in both synthetic and natural mixtures. Lactic alpha hydroxy acid is made out of milk product. Glycolic alpha hydroxy acid is from sugarcane. Citric acid is from fruit and malic acid is from apples.
The lotions of alpha hydroxy acid are available with 10% acid levels. This is more than enough to help rejuvenate the skin and skin cells. The lotions are used to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles and penetrate deep into the skin to repair the damaged skin cells. When the cells are repaired it helps the production of collagen which is a fibrous protein used to block the tissue and skin cells from aging.
Applying the lotion to the areas of the skin that is damaged or showing signs of aging will help create a youthful appearance and softer subtle skin. With the application of the lotions the skin is healed from the damage from time of unhealthy treatments and exposure to the environment.
The FDA has restrictions for the levels of alpha hydroxy acid in products sold over the counter. The levels are to be 10% or less yet a professional can use products with levels up to 30%. The professionals use the higher dosages to provide the same treatments that a person can use in their own home with the over the counter products.
Whether the lotion is applied in the privacy of the home or by a professional the results of smoother and healthier skin is the same result. Many people have discovered the home remedy as a means to achieving the youthful glowing skin.
