alpha-hydroxy

Scientists were delighted to discover that long-term use of alpha-hydroxy acids with concentrations between 10 and 20 percent showed a marked increase in glycosaminoglycan levels in the skin.

Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010

For example, you may be using a cleanser that contains a salicylic acid, then applying a lotion with some kind of alpha-hydroxy acid AHA, and not even know it.

Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

Stacking up a retinoid plus a glycolic acid cleanser and an alpha-hydroxy acid AHA moisturizer increases their strength threefold.

Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

For example, you may be using a cleanser that contains a salicylic acid, then applying a lotion with some kind of alpha-hydroxy acid AHA, and not even know it.

Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

These utilize beta-hydroxy acid or salicylic acid and alpha-hydroxy acids.

Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

Stacking up a retinoid plus a glycolic acid cleanser and an alpha-hydroxy acid AHA moisturizer increases their strength threefold.

Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

To increase the permeability of skin, hydroxy acids -- alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), and beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) -- common ingredients in cosmeceuticals are widely sold on store shelves and used in cosmetic salons.

Samuel S. Epstein: Anti-Aging and Anti-Wrinkling Skin Care Products: Cosmeceuticals 2009

Mushroom extract contains kojic acid a natural skin lightening agent, and papaya and pumpkin enzymes exfoliate the skin because they are alpha-hydroxy acids.

Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

Common ingredients found in moisturizers that can react negatively with psoriasis include: Aloe vera, lanolin, vitamin E and alpha-hydroxy acids.

Psoriasis Guru » Blog Archive » Psoriasis and Moisturizers 2009

Remember, citric acid is a natural alpha-hydroxy exfoliant, which will slough off brown spots and dull skin.

Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009