Know Your Acids
It is time to get to know your acids! (If you are thinking about the acid that you may have experimented with in the 1970's... then this is the wrong blog for you). Today, acids are extremely common in skin care products and prove to be effective for improving skin and fighting against aging and other skin ailments. It is so important to know your acids before applying them to your skin. However, it can definitely feel overwhelming to see all of these different acids when shopping for skin care products (I mean really, are we shopping or in a high school chemistry class?) So, here is a simple list of the most common acids that you will find in skin care and a brief description of how the acid is beneficial to your skin. Remember, not all acids are the same!
Hyaluronic Acid: dehydrated skin
Salicylic Acid: cleanses and unclogs pores (most commonly used for acne)
Citric Acid: increases collagen production
Glycolic Acid: peels and exfoliates skin - improves appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and scars (commonly found in chemical peels)
Lactic Acid: softens and improves skin's texture
L-ascorbic Acid: reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation
Retinoic Acid: reduces dullness and clears acne
Kojic Acid: brightens skin
Ferulic Acid: reduces signs of aging
Mandelic Acid: gently exfoliates
Azelaic Acid: reduces redness, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and acne
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