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What most people really want to know is whether or not cosmeceuticals will make their skin look better.
Here’s a look at just one of the ingredients often found in cosmeceuticals products.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid - AHAs
AHA's are low molecular weight water-soluble organic acids that are found naturally occurring in various fruits and foods; e.g. lactic acid from milk, glycolic acid from sugar cane.
Alpha hydroxy acids have been used for thousands of years as a skin rejuvenating product. Cleopatra is reported to have bathed in sour milk (lactic acid) to improve her complexion.
Now hydroxy acids are a common additive to numerous skincare products including moisturisers, cleansers and masks.
AHAs loosen the glue-like substances that hold the surface skin cells to each other, therefore allowing the dead skin to peel off. The skin underneath has a fresher, healthier look with a more even colour and texture.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA's) preparations are recommended for those whose skin is showing signs of ageing.
Fine lines, pigmentation, sun-damage, acne, scars and stretch marks can improve with regular use.
With high concentration and long-term use, AHAs may also affect the deeper layers of the skin.
Collagen and elastin regenerate making fine lines less obvious.
The many benefits of using AHA’s
- Slows down the ageing process
- Helps to minimize fine lines and wrinkles
- Increases elasticity
- Exfoliates dead skin cells
- Stimulates natural collagen production
- Minimizes pores
- Improves texture of rough, damaged skin
- Helps to even out skin discolourations
- Normalizes oily, acneic, problem skin
- Helps acne & acne scarring
- Improves stretch marks
- Helps with skin conditions like Keratosis
- Improves the clarity of your skin
- Increases skin moisture levels - hydrates the skin
For further information about AHA'S visit my website www.dermacaredirect.co.uk/aha
Next time I’ll talk about the different types of AHA's
Andrea x
Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner
