Lactic Acid
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Summary
Works for
- Exfoliation
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
Irritancy risk
2
MediumAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Products with Lactic Acid
Glasshouse FragrancesMarseille Memoir Hand Washlactic acidpanthenolsodium pca +10 actives
Cleansing
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The outsetLip Oasislactic acidpalmitoyl tripeptide-1cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide +4 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging
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SuntegritySynergy NiteFix - FINAL SALEretinolceramide npceramide ap +21 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +4
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SkinfixBrighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serumoligopeptide-1oligopeptide-3hexapeptide-11 +12 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +2
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KiramoonStar Jelly Maskniacinamidelactic acidglycolic acid +10 actives
Exfoliation Anti-blemish +4
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Image skincarenourishing lip balm SPF 30tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatelactic acidpanthenol +15 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +3
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Krave BeautyPlumptuous Lip Jellylactic acidlactic acidpalmitoyl tripeptide-1 +14 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging
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BlissClear Genius Clarifying Peelsalicylic acidglycolic acidlactic acid +6 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation +1
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Elizabeth GrantPerfect Balance Moisturizing Gellactic acidpanthenolbetaine +4 actives
Moisturizing
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Peter Thomas RothSuper-Size Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Crèmeretinollactic acidacetyl hexapeptide-8 +17 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +4
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Exfoliation
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneGlycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidRetinolTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritatingSalicylic AcidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)Lactobionic AcidA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity
Moisturizing
Acetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinAhnfeltia Concinna ExtractAn algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Also used to create a thicker product textureAhnfeltiopsis Concinna ExtractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin