What is Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)?

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) have exfoliation and therapeutic properties which help with, and minimize photo damaged skin, which is a major contributing factor to aging. Apart from ridding the skin of unnecessary dead cells, they also have a moisturizing effect on the skin, by increasing the moisture content of the upper skin and so smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, as well as reducing dryness and combating flakiness. Long-term use of low concentration AHA's can also increase collagen and elastin synthesis, and also boost protein regeneration in the skin. Alpha Hydroxy Acids include: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid and Glycolic Acid. Naturally AHA’s occur in fruits. The FDA now requires that any product containing AHA's have a sunburn alert warning statement. 

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