Anti Aging Skin Care Using AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids)
This is the next in a series of articles covering the ten best anti aging skin care ingredients found in OTC products. You may wish to review AgeNotes.Com's list of the ten best anti aging skin care ingredients.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs): Alpha-hydroxy acids (citric, glycolic, lactic, tartaric acids) are found in the skin care products of over 200 manufacturers in the United States. There is scientific research indicating that they may help in reducing wrinkles and fine lines, irregular pigmentation and age spots, and may decrease the size of enlarged pores. AHAs are drawn from fruit and milk sugars and are contained in a profusion of skin creams and lotions. In higher concentrations they are used as chemical peels.
Among other things, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that you purchase products with an AHA concentration of 10 percent or less and a pH of 3.5 or greater. Because there have been numerous reports citing increased sun sensitivity from using these products, due to their exfoliant characteristics, the FDA has issued a recommendation that product labeling include this warning:
"Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards." For additional information, Click Here.
Products for consumers containing Alpha hydroxy acid must have a concentration of less than 10%. A concentration of 20% to 30% may be used by trained cosmetologists for chemical peels yielding results akin to microdermabrasion with erasure of fine lines and producing a smoother skin appearance. One to three applications may be required.
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(1 oz / 30 ml) GLYCOLIC Acid 70% Skin Chemical Peel - Unbuffered - Alpha Hydroxy (AHA) For Acne, Oily Skin, Wrinkles, Blackheads, Large Pores & More (from Skin Beauty Solutions) Sale Price: $16.99  |
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Glycolic acid works as an exfoliating agent because of its high acidity but easy solubility. When placed on the skin as part of an exfoliating cream or gel, glycolic acid goes under the damaged upper layers of skin and destroys the 'glue', which holds dead skin to the surface... |
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Aqua Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid Skin Care System, Facial Cleanser, Toner, Face Cream, 1 kit List Price: $40.00 Sale Price: $35.00 |
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Facial Cleanser: Advanced cleansing care. Dermatologist Recommended. Facial Cleanser is gentle, non-drying and compatible with all skin types. Can also be used for shaving sensitive areas, such as the bikini line, face and underarms... |
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Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced Lotion - 6 fl oz List Price: $10.89 Sale Price: $8.49 |
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Concentrated pure glycolic acid (one of the most effective alpha hydroxy acids on the market) works diligently on your complexion, leaving skin visibly firmer, smoother, and more refined with a simple, once-a-day application of this treatment lotion... |
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Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash - 6 fl oz List Price: $10.89 Sale Price: $5.99 |
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This wonderfully sudsy foaming cleanser gently but thoroughly removes every trace of dirt and makeup to leave skin refreshed and totally clean. It's soap-free, alcohol-free, and pH balanced, which means dry complexions can use it without any fear of stripping natural oils... |
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(1 oz / 30 ml) LACTIC Acid 85% Skin Chemical Peel- Alpha Hydroxy (AHA) For Acne, Skin Brightening, Wrinkles, Dry Skin, Age Spots, Uneven Skin Tone, Melasma & More (from Skin Beauty Solutions) Sale Price: $14.99 |
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Lactic Acid has been beneficial in improving dry skin, treating age spots, decreasing facial lines, and rejuvenating the skin's surface. Dermatologists and estheticians have been utilizing glycolic acid as an effective and proven tool in the fight against the aging process... |
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