FAQ's - How do Alpha Hydroxy acids work?

Q -How do Alpha Hydroxy acids work?

A - Alpha Hydroxy acids work as exfoliants. They accelerate the skin’s natural shedding process (which slows down as we get older) and encourage the skin to shed the surface coating of dead cells and replace them with new ones at a faster rate. Alpha Hydroxy acids are discriminatory exfoliaters, since they only remove the dead cells and allow the live, healthy ones to remain. The difference between physical exfoliants, such as scrubs or loofahs, and chemical exfoliants, such as AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy acids), is that the former apply force to physically remove dead cells from the skin’s surface, while the latter exfoliate by breaking up the intercellular glue that causes skin cells to stick together. In the first few weeks of use you may experience a slight dryness or flakiness; as your new healthier skin cells surface, the flakiness will be replaced with radiant new skin. Your skin will feel softer, smoother and fine lines will begin to fade. Glycolic acid is the AHA of choice.

What are the benefits of using Alpha Hydroxy acid products ?

•Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
•Improve skin texture and tone
•Effectively moisturise dry and severely dry skin over time
•Help manage oily and acne skin problems
•Minimize pore size
•Help reduce hyperpigmentation and age spots