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Acids are commonly used in skincare and there are so many on the market that it can be confusing to know how and when to use them. Here’s a guide to understanding a few of the acids used in skincare and when and when not to use them.
Charlotte Loveland,
Cosmedic
All things - Acids
Glycolic Acid
An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), glycolic acid is derived from sugarcane and has the ability to deeply penetrate the skins layers and aid the production of new collagen for cellular turnover. Glycolic acid helps build the structure of the skin’s fibroblasts which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is important when using glycolic acid to remember to protect the skin with sunscreen as the skin can easily burn if not protected with a broad-spectrum SPF protectant.
A highly effective foaming cleansing gel that uses dual acids to improve the clarity of the skin and remove the build up of dead skin cells. This cleanser contains 8% Glycolic acid and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Mandelic Acid
Mandelic is an AHA derived from almond and best suited to problematic skin types such as skins with oily and shine. It is very antibacterial making mandelic acid a solution for acne-prone skin types to deeply cleanse impurities from the pores and mop away excess oils.
A highly effective foaming cleansing gel that uses dual acids to improve the clarity of the skin and remove the build up of dead skin cells. This cleanser contains 8% Glycolic acid and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is another AHA that is derived from milk, but can also be synthetically produced. Lactic acid helps to keep the skin soft and supple as well as providing a gentle exfoliation by eating away at the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Lactic acid was actually used by the ancient Egyptians to improve their skin.
Environ’s Sebu-Lac Lotion is a non-oily formulation containing a combination of lactic acid and skin moisturisers for a problematic skin type.
Salicylic Acid
A BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) derived from willow bark and known for being a derivative of aspirin. It increases the shedding of the dead skin cells in conditions such as acne and other pore clogging skin conditions. Most commonly used for the treatment of acne skin as it breaks the sticky bond that causes unsightly breakouts and excessive oil.
This cleanser combines potent acids Salicylic and Glycolic to exfoliate and smooth the appearance of skin prone to breakouts and premature ageing.