Alpha hydroxy acids | Botanicals / Alkaloids and other botanical origin remedies

Alpha hydroxy acids		Botanicals / Alkaloids and other botanical origin remedies
Also known as:	AHA • AHAs

Description:	Alpha hydroxy acids are small molecule organic acids with a hydroxy (OH) group on the first (alpha) carbon. They may be either naturally occurring or synthetic. They are mainly used topically in skin products.

Topical Uses

Aging skin
Alpha hydroxy acids reduces skin aging; reduces wrinkles; eliminate dead skin cells; helps to produce collagen. Apply a topical preparation containing alpha hydroxy acids 2 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Wrinkles
Alpha hydroxy acids reduces skin aging; reduces wrinkles; eliminate dead skin cells; helps to produce collagen. Apply a topical preparation containing alpha hydroxy acids 2 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Acne
Alpha hydroxy acids cleans clogged pores of skin; eliminate dead skin cells. Apply a topical preparation containing alpha hydroxy acids 2 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Apply a topical preparation containing alpha hydroxy acids 2 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Side-effects are mild skin irritations, redness and flaking of the skin.

Alpha hydroxy acids are available in many forms of cosmetic products (cream, lotion etc).